Parliament Approves Additional F-16 Purchase
November 08 2022
The Bulgarian Parliament has approved a government proposal to buy more fighter jets from the U.S., reports the Sofia News Agency.
On Friday, lawmakers approved the nearly US$1.3 billion proposal to buy eight more F-16C/D Block 70 aircraft, reported Defense News.
Bulgaria ordered eight F-16s in 2019, which are slated for delivery in 2025. The second batch is expected to be handed over in 2027, said Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov.
The initial order did not include enough weapons,...
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