Romania is considering the F-35 fighter jet, while Bulgaria awaits the delivery of its first F-16s

Thursday, Oct 3, 2024

Mediapool

Bulgaria and Romania are modernizing air forces, both pursuing F-16 acquisitions but with different timelines and approaches.

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Bulgaria and Romania urgently need to modernize their air forces by replacing old Soviet aircraft, with both nations pursuing F-16 fighters. However, the two countries have adopted different approaches: Romania is using second-hand F-16s and plans to upgrade its combat aviation with fifth-generation fighters, while Bulgaria is still awaiting new F-16 Block 70 fighters. Romania expects to have 49 operational F-16 fighters by the end of 2025.

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