Ukraine’s F-16s receive over 50,000 rounds of 20 mm ammunition from Denmark
Denmark has rapidly delivered more than 50,000 rounds of 20 mm ammunition for the onboard cannons of Ukraine’s F-16 fighter jets. The ammunition has already arrived in Ukraine.
F-16 cannon rounds against jet-powered Shahed-type drones
Ukrainian pilots use these rounds to intercept jet-powered Shahed-type attack drones.
The ammunition is already being used to protect Ukrainian cities from air attacks.
Denmark’s F-16 fleet and the transition to the F-35
Denmark has donated F-16 fighter jets from its own fleet to Ukraine.
Like several other countries transitioning from the F-16 to the F-35, Denmark had already provided much of its 20 mm stocks to Ukraine or sold them to partners.
How part of a planned 20 mm sale was redirected to Ukraine
When the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine requested additional ammunition, Denmark responded promptly.
In agreement with a partner country, Denmark redirected part of a planned sale and donated the rounds to Ukraine.
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine thanks Denmark for its support.
