Slovakia has decided to buy American fighters F-16 instead of Russian MiG-29

Slovakia will purchase 14 F-16 70/72 fighter aircraft modifications from the United States to replace Russian MiG-29 jets.

The first four hunters are expected to be delivered by 2022, others – a year later.

Slovak Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini said that the purchase of US aircraft would cost the country $ 1.8 billion, which includes the supply of ammunition. , training pilots and others not as well as logistic services

Pellegrini noted that when signing the contract, Slovakia had shown that it was ready to fulfill its obligations to increase the military budget to 2% of GDP.

According to Acting Secretary of State, John Sullivan, The Fighter Offer is an important step for Slovakia as a NATO ally, but also as a important partner of Washington.

Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70/72 is the latest and most versatile F-16 F-16 4th generation.

Recall that Slovakia is preparing by 2030 to spend around € 6.5 billion to modernize its army.