U.S. Approves $266M F-16 Sustainment Sale to Ukraine

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential foreign military sale to Ukraine worth $266.4 million, covering sustainment services and related equipment for the country’s F-16 fighter jets.

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified Congress of the decision.

The proposed sale includes the Joint Mission Planning System, AN/PYQ-10 Simple Key Loaders, engine component improvement programs, spare and repair parts, classified and unclassified software, and personnel training. It also encompasses logistics, surveys, and maintenance support for Ukraine’s fleet of F-16 aircraft.

Principal contractors include Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Texas, Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut, and Sabena in Belgium.

Ukraine has actively expanded its F-16 fleet with support from Western allies, including recent deliveries from Denmark and continued pilot training programs. The announcement follows the U.S. unveiling a $988 million military aid package to Ukraine on Dec. 7, which included HIMARS ammunition and drones through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.