Ukrainian F-16s would likely use their F-16s to shoot down incoming Russian drones and cruise missiles. While air-to-air fighter combat was common in the early days of the war, the ground-based air defenses of both sides are now firmly entrenched, making flying near the front line risky. The F-16 AM/BM MLU will be competitive with most Russian fighters in the region, with the exception of the newer Su-35 “Flanker-E”. The F-16 AM/BM MLU is an earlier model F-16 that underwent an upgrade process that included a new AN/APG-66(V2) radar system, a new computer system, a modernized multifunction display and heads-up display, GPS, and a data modem compatible with the US/NATO Link 16 encrypted data sharing system. According to Aviation Week & Space Technology, the Royal Netherlands Air Force has 34 F-16AM/BM Mid-Life Update (MLU) fighters ready for transfer.
The first tranche of F-16s will likely be sourced from the Netherlands. The F-16 fighter jet will be a marked improvement upon Ukraine’s remaining Su-27s and MiG-29s. This Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16, photographed in 2018, could end up flying for Ukraine.
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