Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever confirmed media reports about issues related to transferring F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. These aircraft, meant for the Ukrainian army fighting against Russia, will be delivered with significant delays—only in 2026.

The Belgian government aims to accelerate defence spending by 4 billion euros ($4.2 billion) in the coming months, the Belgian defence ministry said on Tuesday, confirming a report by Belgian newspaper De Tijd that cited Prime Minister Bart De Wever.

Ukraine will receive Belgian F-16 fighters no earlier than 2026.Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever stated this during a conversation with journalists before

Belgium to boost defence spending to 2% of GDP by summer, seeking €4B via dividends, funds & regional aid while balancing social needs

Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever does not rule out that the country will supply F-16 aircraft to Ukraine for spare parts this year, and combat-ready F-16s could probably be delivered as early as 2026.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will arrive in Brussels on March 6, where he will meet with the Prime Minister of Belgium, take part in an

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has said that the delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine would be delayed until next year. — Ukrinform.

The conservative Belgian government, formed at the end of January after seven months of negotiations, consists of the right-wing New Flemish Alliance (N-VA), the francophone center-right Reformist Movement, the francophone centrist Les Engagés, the centrist Christian Democrat and Flemish party, and the center-left Flemish Forward party.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday met with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever in Brussels, expressing gratitude for Belgiums support, particularly the decision to transfer F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.

Ukraine is "fully committed" to constructive dialogue with U.S. representatives in Saudi Arabia next week and hopes to agree on the necessary decisions and steps, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday.

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has announced that the delivery of F-16 fighter ... The delay is due to the fact that Belgium is waiting to receive new F-35 fighter jets to replace the current fleet of F-16s. De Wever provided no further details ...

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, front center, and Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever, front left, pose with industry leaders during the European Industry Summit in Antwerp, Belgium,