Pentagon signs contract for maintenance of F-16 fighter jets transferred to Ukraine

The United States Department of War has signed a contract for the maintenance of F-16 fighter jets, including those transferred to Ukraine.

According to Ukrinform, this was reported by the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA).

“Sabena Aerospace Engineering, Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Belgium, has been awarded a $235,449,716 ceiling, time-and-materials, and firm-fixed-price contract for F-16 System Program Office Foreign Military Sales (FMS) support,” the DSCA stated.

This contract provides for the maintenance of F-16 fighter jets and engines, as well as logistics support in Ukraine.

The work will be carried out at the Sabena Aerospace Engineering facility in the Belgian city of Woluwe-Saint-Lambert.

It is expected to be completed by January 28, 2029.

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As reported by Ukrinform, last year, the US Department of State approved the sale of technical support services for F-16 fighter jets and personnel training, as well as related equipment, to Ukraine for a total of $310.5 million.

Photo: Ukrainian Air Force