Bulgarian lawmakers have voted to approve the purchase of eight F-16C/D Block 70 fighter jets for the country’s Air Force. The forthcoming acquisition is to be worth close to $1.3 billion.
The National Assembly, the country’s unicameral parliament, approved the planned purchase by a majority of 162 votes, with 49 members voting against, and 11 abstentions.
The first of eight F16 aircraft that have already been ordered, are scheduled to arrive in 2025. This current order of eight aircraft will arrive in 2027. The two orders will replace outdated MiG aircraft from the Soviet era, which are being withdrawn from service in 2023.
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