Bulgarian Air Force F-16 Block 70. [Courtesy: Lockheed Martin]
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The Bulgarian Air Force has received its first Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 fighter jet, part of an order for 16 aircraft.
The delivery, celebrated in Greenville, South Carolina, marks a significant upgrade for Bulgaria's defense capabilities.
The F-16 Block 70 is expected to enhance Bulgaria's regional security and peacekeeping roles, with Lockheed Martin having a substantial international backlog for these jets.
The first of 16 Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 jets on order has been delivered to the Bulgarian Air Force, the aircraft manufacturer announced.
The fighters are built in Lockheed Martin’s facility in Greenville, South Carolina, where the company and Bulgaria’s minister of defense marked the delivery with a celebration Friday.
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