Bulgaria Receives First F-16 Fighter Jet

Bulgaria 13 April 2025 16:00

Bulgaria marked a milestone in its military modernization with the arrival of its first F-16 Block 70 fighter jet at Graf Ignatievo Air Base. Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov hailed the day as a turning point for the Bulgarian Air Force, emphasizing the start of a broader technological rearmament. Alongside the F-16s, Bulgaria will also receive new Stryker vehicles and a second patrol ship in 2024. The initial batch of eight F-16s will be fully delivered by the end of 2025, with eight more arriving by 2027 to form a complete squadron, CE Report quotes BTA

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Bulgaria Receives First F-16 Fighter Jet

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