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The U.S. Department of Defense has signed a $235 million contract with Sabena Aerospace Engineering for the maintenance of F-16 fighter jets, including those supplied to Ukraine. The contract, awarded by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, covers maintenance of F-16 aircraft and engines, along with logistics management support for Ukraine.

The work will be conducted at Sabena's facility in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Belgium, and is expected to be completed by January 28, 2029. Additionally, on May 2, the U.S. State Department approved a potential sale of training and technical equipment for F-16 jets to Ukraine valued at $310 million.