Ukraine's aviation coalition forming: US hesitation, other factors on path to F-16 supply

Ukraine has taken the first steps toward an aviation coalition to get 40-50 F-16s. The main advocates are the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, but the final decision will depend on the United States. And Washington's position remains uncertain.

"I think there will be no real aviation coalition without America. The American role is very important," Volodymyr Dubovyk, a professor and lecturer at Tufts University (Boston, U.S.), told LIGA.net. "I think there will be some pressure, including from Congress.

Delving into the intricacies of Ukraine's aviation coalition formation, LIGA.net examines the potential hurdles that could impede the country's acquisition of the F-16.