Awaiting F-16s, Bulgaria closes in on interim fighter potentially from Sweden or France
"Sweden and France have responded favorably to our request," a Bulgarian MoD spokesperson told Breaking Defense, though talks are in early stages.
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"Sweden and France have responded favorably to our request," a Bulgarian MoD spokesperson told Breaking Defense, though talks are in early stages.
After an arduous trek of nearly 20 years, the United States and the Republic of China, the governing entity on Taiwan, this week made the final arrangements for the sale of 66 advanced F-16s to Taiwan. Valued at some $8.1 billion, it is the largest arms sale to the island in years. Its jagged course also reflects the undercurrents that have long affected arms sales and the broader U.S.-Taiwan relationship.
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The Su-57 Felon is Russia's latest 5th generation fighter with capabilities combining the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II in one airframe.
Greece's Air Force now has the most advanced version of the F-16 - the F-16 Viper - thanks to a recent delivery.