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littlemissmartypants

(32,422 posts)
Fri Jan 30, 2026, 08:25 AM 9 hrs ago

U.S. has awarded a $235 million contract to Sabena Aerospace in Belgium to repair & service Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets

The U.S. has awarded a 5 million contract to Sabena Aerospace in Belgium to repair and service Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets, the Pentagon said. The work will run through 2029 and includes aircraft and engine maintenance and support services. #Ukraine

NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 2026-01-30T12:46:36.732Z


The U.S. has awarded a $235 million contract to Sabena Aerospace in Belgium to repair and service Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets, the Pentagon said. The work will run through 2029 and includes aircraft and engine maintenance and support services. #Ukraine
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U.S. has awarded a $235 million contract to Sabena Aerospace in Belgium to repair & service Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets (Original Post) littlemissmartypants 9 hrs ago OP
Honestly, it's two steps Putin, one step Ikraine all along for Trump administration bucolic_frolic 9 hrs ago #1
Plus $235 million is peanuts. I hope that they got it upfront. littlemissmartypants 9 hrs ago #2
Yeah, Trump's the original rubber check. bucolic_frolic 9 hrs ago #3
"Sabena, thanks for that small gift. $10M is a nice round number." Wonder Why 7 hrs ago #4

bucolic_frolic

(54,382 posts)
1. Honestly, it's two steps Putin, one step Ikraine all along for Trump administration
Fri Jan 30, 2026, 08:35 AM
9 hrs ago

It's almost as if it's blatant support for war and armaments industry, making money from both sides.

littlemissmartypants

(32,422 posts)
2. Plus $235 million is peanuts. I hope that they got it upfront.
Fri Jan 30, 2026, 08:46 AM
9 hrs ago

No one should trust this criminal regime. Thanks for your reply, b_f and good morning.

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