Netherlands and Romania to collaborationally set up a training center for technical personnel operating Ukrainian fighter jets
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While chilling in the southern Romania air, the Fetești Air Base is now heating up with some serious action! The Netherlands and Romania are teaming up to create a badass training center for Ukrainian technical personnel, specializing in maintaining those sleek F-16 fighter jets. The big announcement dropped on social media by the Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans, a man of action with a passion for perfection.
"Alright, here's the scoop: The Netherlands and Romania are training pilots for Ukraine's F-16 fleet AND maintenance personnel. Plus, I'm checking out our troops kicking some serious ass in the MQ-9 unit (just sayin', unmanned aerial vehicles are the future!). Y'all are freaking awesome, keep it up!" the minister posted on X.
A quick flashback to April – the Netherlands brought 18 fighter jets to Romania for spin-spinning good times, surrounded by European training excitement at the Fetești Air Base, the only F-16 training center on the continent. Those birds ain't going nowhere, Boom! They're officially joining the Romanian Ministry of National Defense.
The training center isn’t just a playground for pilots; it opens its doors for friendly faces from allied and partner states for teamwork-fueled training. Romanian pilots have already graduated from the training program in July 2024, and, as of now, four Ukrainian pilots are in the throes of training.
The trainees from Ukraine are joining forces with their Romanian counterparts, learning everything from the nuts and bolts to the intricate details of maintaining those shiny F-16s. The joint center is just another kickass example of Europe coming together to support Ukraine.
But hey, that's not all – the Dutch Defense Minister recently visited to put pen to paper on an agreement to make the center a reality. The memorandum of intent was signed inked during a meeting between the Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans and his Romanian counterpart, Angel Tîlvăr.
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So, there you have it! The future of Ukraine's air defense is taking wings right here at the Fetești Air Base in southern Romania, and it’s a sight to behold.
- The Netherlands and Romania have agreed to jointly train pilots for Ukraine's F-16 fleet and maintenance personnel at the Fetești Air Base in Romania.
- The training center in Romania is not only for pilots; it also welcomes allied and partner state personnel for teamwork-focused training.
- Romanian pilots have already graduated from the training program, and currently, four Ukrainian pilots are undergoing training.
- To make the training center a reality, a memorandum of intent was signed between the Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans and his Romanian counterpart, Angel Tîlvăr.
