Ukraine F-16 Fleet Update

Ukraine - Ukrainian Air Force

Date Jan. 18, 2026
Country 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Force Ukrainian Air Force
Aircraft F-16 (F-16 Fighting Falcon)
Change +13 active, -10 ordered

Description

Following the official decommissioning of the F-16 fleet in Denmark on January 18, 2026, the final batch of 13 pledged aircraft was transferred to the Ukrainian Air Force. This completes the Danish commitment of 19 F-16 Fighting Falcons to Ukraine. These aircraft are intended to replace losses and expand the Ukrainian Air Force’s ability to conduct multi-role operations and defend its airspace. The delivery was coordinated with the arrival of F-35s in Denmark and intensive pilot training programs in Europe and the United States.

Source

F-16 Fighting Falcon Combat photo
General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon Combat profile drawing