F-16 Archives

Joint U.S. Embassy/Lockheed Martin Press Conference

“We are truly stronger together,” said Charge d’Affairs Justin Friedman at a joint U.S. Embassy/Lockheed Martin press conference in Sofia on August 6th. Charge d’Affairs Friedman welcomed the Bulgarian government’s decision to purchase eight F-16 multifunctional fighter aircraft, munitions, and related equipment. Charge d’Affairs Friedman said the purchase of F-16s will strengthen Bulgaria as a ...

By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 6 August, 2019 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: F-16, Lockheed Martin

Sale of F-16 Aircraft to Bulgaria

Press Statement Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson July 30, 2019 The United States welcomes the Bulgarian Government’s decision to purchase eight F-16 multirole fighter aircraft, munitions and related equipment. We salute Prime Minister Boyko Borissov and the Bulgarian Government on its commitment to modernize its military through the acquisition of these highly capable, NATO interoperable aircraft. ...

By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 31 July, 2019 | Topics: Business, News, Press Releases | Tags: F-16, News, Press Releases

U.S. Embassy Sofia Statement on Congressional Notification of Bulgaria F-16 Purchase

June 4, 2019 U.S. law requires the executive branch to notify Congress of potential arms transfers to NATO allies that exceed $50 million. Bulgaria’s planned acquisition of eight F-16s falls in this category. Yesterday’s Congressional Notification was routine and we do not anticipate Congressional objections. Notifications are a matter of public record. It is important ...

By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 4 June, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, News | Tags: Congressional Notification, F-16, NATO

Interview with Ambassador Rubin for bTV

We think that the decision to open negotiations with us was a correct decision. We have applauded it, but there was never pressure. We have scrupulously obeyed Bulgarian law. We have followed the procedure for the bidding to the letter. Every single point has been addressed exactly with accordance with the law. We have been ...

By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 4 February, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News | Tags: Ambassador Rubin, F-16, TV Interview

Statement By The White House

The Trump administration welcomes Bulgaria’s defense modernization plans and looks forward to the country’s imminent selection of a new multirole fighter aircraft. The United States remains committed to working with the Bulgarian government to tailor the final scope of a potential F-16 sale to fit its budgetary and operational requirements, while still offering superior capabilities. ...

By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 8 January, 2019 | Topics: Business, News, Press Releases | Tags: Defense Modernization, F-16

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