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Netherlands to hand over 24 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine: six more than planned

The decision was announced by the Dutch Ministry of Defence. 

Netherlands to hand over 24 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine: six more than planned
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The Netherlands will provide Ukraine with six more F-16 fighter jets than planned. This was said by the Defence Minister Kajsa Ollongren. She stressed that Ukraine’s air superiority is essential for countering Russian aggression.

"The Netherlands Ministry of Defence is readying 6 additional F-16 fighter aircraft for delivery to Ukraine. This brings the total number to 24 F-16s," she said. 

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