New batch of three F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft has arrived in Campia Turzii

Romania 24 October 2024 22:28

The Ministry of National Defence (MApN) announced on Thursday that three F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft purchased by Romania from the Kingdom of Norway have landed at the General Emanoil Ionescu Air Base 71 in Campia Turzii in order to equip the 48th Fighter Squadron, CE Report quotes Agerpres

"This is the fourth series of three F-16 aircraft to arrive in the country, of those purchased by Romania from the Kingdom of Norway, together with the related package of goods and services. The finalization of the reception of the entire batch is estimated for the end of 2025," shows a MApN press release.

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New batch of three F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft has arrived in Campia Turzii

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