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Romania Finally Settles On Portuguese F-16s

Portugal is selling nine of its F-16 MLUs to Romania, as well as three more aircraft acquired from U.S. surplus. (Photo: Força Aerea Portuguesa)

By David Donald • Contributor - UK

October 18, 2013

Late last week, Romanian defense minister Mircea Dusa signed the contract for a €600 million ($817 million) deal to acquire 12 Lockheed Martin F-16AM/BM fighters from Portugal. An initial installment was paid at the same time. The acquisition of F-16s will finally allow Romania to operate NATO-compatible aircraft, and also brings to an end a long-running saga to provide a replacement for the dwindling LanceR fleet of upgraded MiG-21s.

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