The deal between the Netherlands and Draken International for the sale of 40 F-16 fighters has been cancelled.

According to recent news, the Dutch government has decided to cancel the sale of 40 F-16 fighters to the American private company Draken International. The details that led to this decision have not yet been made public.

This decision is of particular interest, especially in light of the statements made by the Dutch government just a few days ago, on May 9, about the possibility of transferring F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. The government claimed that it was actively negotiating with its allies on this issue.

The transfer of such a number of military aircraft to Ukraine would satisfy Kyiv's requests. However, it may well be only about finding a new buyer for old fighters.

Earlier it became known that if Ukraine really decides to supply Western fighters, then we will talk about the F-16AM version, and it was these aircraft that the Netherlands intended to sell to the private company Draken International.