The United States approved the potential sale of F-16 aircraft to Bulgaria – Society – Bulgaria – NOVA News

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This was announced by the US Department of Defense

The US State Department approved the potential sale of eight F-16 aircraft and related equipment to Bulgaria for $ 1.673 billion. This was announced by the US Department of Defense, Reuters reports. The motive was “the need to strengthen the country’s security as a member of NATO against the backdrop of Russia’s war in Ukraine.”

The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin.

The United States is sending Bulgaria the latest F-16 simulators

At the request of Bulgaria, the Pentagon has included 4 F-16 C Block 70 aircraft, 4 F-16 D Block 70 aircraft and 11 AN / APG-83 radars.

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