US sends F-16 skeletons to Ukraine as dead jets become lifeline for fighter repairs
This move aims to support “the sustainment of European-donated F-16s to Ukraine by providing completely non-operational F-16s to Ukraine for parts.”
IIn a strategic move to support Ukraine’s expanding fleet of Western-supplied F-16 fighter aircraft, the United States has approved the transfer of non-operational F-16 airframes to Kyiv.
The US Air Force confirmed this development following the emergence of imagery showing partially dismantled F-16s being loaded onto a Ukrainian-operated Antonov An-124 cargo aircraft at Tucson International Airport, Arizona.
Flight tracking data confirmed the aircraft, An-124 registration UR-82027, arrived in Tucson on April 25 and departed the following day for Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport in southeastern Poland, a principal logistics hub for Western military aid flowing into Ukraine.
Transferring retired US jets for spares
The news regarding the transfer of retired F-16 airframes to Ukraine was initially carried by The War Zone (TWZ).
These airframes have been taken apart and do not have important systems like engines, radars, or flight controls. They are not meant for flying, but will be used for spare parts, TWZ reported.
A US Air Force spokesperson told TWZ that this move aims to support “the sustainment of European-donated F-16s to Ukraine by providing disused and completely non-operational F-16s to Ukraine for parts.”
The proximity of the boneyard to Tucson International Airport further supports this conclusion.
Ukraine’s F-16 jet fleet
While these airframes will not increase Ukraine’s combat-ready fleet numerically, their strategic value lies in logistical support.
Cannibalizing these platforms for hard-to-source components will increase mission-capable rates for Ukraine’s operational F-16s, an increasingly critical factor as the conflict with Russia enters a prolonged attritional phase.
Currently, approximately 85 operational F-16s have been pledged to Ukraine.
This includes 24 from the Netherlands, 19 from Denmark, and 12 from Norway, with Norway supplying an additional 10 aircraft strictly for spare parts.
Belgium has committed to providing 30 more. However, not all these jets are destined for frontline use; many are allocated for pilot training at Romania’s European F-16 Training Center (EFTC).
General Christopher Cavoli, Commander of US European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), recently informed Congress that additional F-16s are being prepared for Ukraine.
The source, timing, or setup of the platforms was not specified. The US has not directly given flyable F-16s to Ukraine, but this shows that Washington is changing its support approach.
Instead of sending planes for immediate use, it focuses on maintaining long-term support through logistics. Flyable F-16s are becoming rare. Many are being used for training or as targets.
The US Air Force is also working on extending the life of newer Block 40/50 jets, showing that these planes are still important despite the limited supply.
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US sends F-16 skeletons to Ukraine as dead jets become lifeline for fighter repairs
This move aims to support “the sustainment of European-donated F-16s to Ukraine by providing completely non-operational F-16s to Ukraine for parts.”
IIn a strategic move to support Ukraine’s expanding fleet of Western-supplied F-16 fighter aircraft, the United States has approved the transfer of non-operational F-16 airframes to Kyiv.
The US Air Force confirmed this development following the emergence of imagery showing partially dismantled F-16s being loaded onto a Ukrainian-operated Antonov An-124 cargo aircraft at Tucson International Airport, Arizona.
Flight tracking data confirmed the aircraft, An-124 registration UR-82027, arrived in Tucson on April 25 and departed the following day for Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport in southeastern Poland, a principal logistics hub for Western military aid flowing into Ukraine.
Transferring retired US jets for spares
The news regarding the transfer of retired F-16 airframes to Ukraine was initially carried by The War Zone (TWZ).
These airframes have been taken apart and do not have important systems like engines, radars, or flight controls. They are not meant for flying, but will be used for spare parts, TWZ reported.
A US Air Force spokesperson told TWZ that this move aims to support “the sustainment of European-donated F-16s to Ukraine by providing disused and completely non-operational F-16s to Ukraine for parts.”
The proximity of the boneyard to Tucson International Airport further supports this conclusion.
Ukraine’s F-16 jet fleet
While these airframes will not increase Ukraine’s combat-ready fleet numerically, their strategic value lies in logistical support.
Cannibalizing these platforms for hard-to-source components will increase mission-capable rates for Ukraine’s operational F-16s, an increasingly critical factor as the conflict with Russia enters a prolonged attritional phase.
Currently, approximately 85 operational F-16s have been pledged to Ukraine.
This includes 24 from the Netherlands, 19 from Denmark, and 12 from Norway, with Norway supplying an additional 10 aircraft strictly for spare parts.
Belgium has committed to providing 30 more. However, not all these jets are destined for frontline use; many are allocated for pilot training at Romania’s European F-16 Training Center (EFTC).
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General Christopher Cavoli, Commander of US European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), recently informed Congress that additional F-16s are being prepared for Ukraine.
The source, timing, or setup of the platforms was not specified. The US has not directly given flyable F-16s to Ukraine, but this shows that Washington is changing its support approach.
Instead of sending planes for immediate use, it focuses on maintaining long-term support through logistics. Flyable F-16s are becoming rare. Many are being used for training or as targets.
The US Air Force is also working on extending the life of newer Block 40/50 jets, showing that these planes are still important despite the limited supply.
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What does this mean for users and advertisers?
The monetization of Meta AI app shouldn’t come as a surprise for users, knowing that its competitors have already brought paid subscriptions to their services. At this point, it’s difficult to see how Meta’s AI assistant could be any different from the options available in the market – especially for users who use AI for general purposes on minimal level.
Regarding advertisers, Zuckerberg’s alarming vision on automating the entire ads process signals a danger for large agencies and brands. While businesses will be able to outline their goals, they will have to rely entirely on Meta’s AI to generate the desired results – a practice that could potentially disrupt the entire advertising system with rising ad costs.
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