Poland faces F-16 pilot shortage, limiting combat readiness

Poland has only ~40 trained F-16 pilots against a requirement of at least 70, per Rzeczpospolita. This personnel gap undermines the effectiveness of billions spent on F-16 procurement and modernization, reducing the Air Force's operational capability. The shortfall is a readiness concern for NATO's eastern flank amid regional tensions.

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