EASTERN EUROPEAN F-16 PROGRESS: BULGARIA SELECTS F-16V · SLOVAKIA APPROVES 'VIPER' PURCHASE

摘要

THE BULGARIAN GOVERNMENT will reportedly enter into discussions with the US regarding the purchase of an initial batch of eight new Block 70/72 F-16C/Ds that will replace the air force's ageing Russian-built MiG-29s. The Ministry of Defense In Sofia announced its plans to acquire the 'Vipers' in late December. Ultimately, plans call for the acquisition of 16 fighters in two batches.