Justin Friedman
President Rumen Radev Met with th US Ambassador to Bulgaria Justin Friedman
President Rumen Radev held a meeting with the Acting US Ambassador to Bulgaria Justin Friedman.
The First F-16 Will be Ready in 2022 to Train Bulgarian Pilots (OVERVIEW)
The first F-16 Block 70 aircraft for the Bulgarian Air Force will be produced in December 2022, the manufacturer-company Lockheed Martin and the United States Embassy in Bulgaria announced. This aircraft will train Bulgarian pilots.
Lockheed Martin: Bulgaria Will Receive F-16 with Full Combat Capability
The F-16 Block 70 fighter will have full combat capabilities, said Lockheed Martin International Business Development Director Jim Robinson.
At a press conference, representatives of the US company and the US Embassy in Bulgaria gave details about the production, delivery, capabilities of the aircraft, as well as the benefits to Bulgaria of the strategic partnership.
Bulgarian PM Borisov and Defence Minister Karakachanov Watch a Military Training in Shabla
Prime Minister Boyko Borisov and senior military officers from the United States and Serbia are currently watching the battle firing of the tactical teaching "Shabla 2019".
The demonstrations are also attended by Minister of Defense Krasimir Karakachanov and Defense Chief General Andrey Bocev, BTA reports.
The training includes air defense formations by the Bulgarian Army.