'UK doesn't operate F-16s' - Minister explains why no British jets are being provided to Ukraine

James Heappey, the Armed Forces minister, was asked by Sophy Ridge's The Take about the UK's stance on providing fighter jets to Ukraine.

Mr Heappey explained that: "The conclusion Ukrainians have come to is that they would very much like to operate F-16, and there are a number of nations that operate F-16 who have indicated a willingness in principle to provide them."

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