**NATO's F-16s for Ukraine: Promised in 2023, Still Stuck in Belgium**

Norway’s pledged F-16 fighter jets have not yet reached Ukraine, a Western advisor confirms. The aircraft remain grounded in Belgium. The advisor stated the modern fighter jets were urgently needed last winter. They could have protected Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure from Russian missile and drone attacks. The delayed jets are part of a broader coalition plan to strengthen Ukraine's air force. Several NATO members, including Denmark, Belgium, and the Netherlands, have also promised F-16s. Pilot training and logistical preparations have caused significant holdups. Ukraine continues to request advanced aircraft to counter Russia's air superiority. The arrival of F-16s is seen as a critical step for Ukrainian defense, but no new timeline for delivery has been announced.