Romania and Netherlands to establish joint centre for training Ukrainian F-16 technicians
The Netherlands and Romania have agreed to create a joint centre for training Ukrainian F-16 technical personnel.
This was announced by the Dutch Ministry of Defence, Censor.NET reports.
On 7 May, the two countries signed a memorandum of intent to set up the centre during the visit of Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans to his Romanian counterpart, Angel Tîlvăr.
The training facility will be located at Fetesti Air Base, which already hosts the European F-16 Training Centre (EFTC).
The European centre trains both Ukrainian and Romanian pilots.
As the Ministry of Defence reminded, at the end of last year it was also announced that 18 Dutch F-16 aircraft—currently stationed at the EFTC—would be officially transferred to Romania.
"Ukrainians are fully employing the F-16 for air defence. We see the need for it every day. We require not only pilots but also well-trained technical personnel. Together with Romania, we are taking the next important step in this direction," said Brekelmans.
