Wednesday, March 24, 2010

CSAT approved acquisition of 24 used F-16 fighter jets

Mig-21 FishbedRomania’s High Council for National Defense (CSAT) approved the Defense Ministry’s proposal to purchase 24 used F16 fighter aircraft, a request which has been sent to the Parliament for debates.

"Since Romania does not have the financial resources to purchase new multirole aircraft, the CSAT has approved the Defense Ministry's proposal to buy 24 used F16 fighters, a request which will be sent to the Parliament for debates and a decision," said a Presidential Administration press release.

According to the press release, Defense Minister Gabriel Oprea said the MiG-21 Lancer aircraft currently used by the Romanian Air Force will be taken out of service in the next years.

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