Aircraft
Romania Looks To Norway For More F-16 Fighters
Romania wishes to increase its F-16 fighter fleet by taking up aircraft being rendered surplus by deliveries of F-35s to fellow NATO nations.
Romania’s existing F-16AM/BM fleet was bought from Portugal, which itself acquired them from the U.S., making these aircraft the first F-16s to have served the air forces of three countries. (Photo: U.S. Air Force)
Romania’s existing F-16AM/BM fleet was bought from Portugal, which itself acquired them from the U.S., making these aircraft the first F-16s to have served the air forces of three countries. (Photo: U.S. Air Force)

Romania’s Ministry of National Defence has requested formal approval from the country’s government to purchase 32 Lockheed Martin F-16AM/BM fighters from Norway. The deal is estimated at €454 million ($514 million), of which €354 million is for the acquisition of the aircraft and the remainder for logistics support and equipment for upgrades. The latter will be provided by the U.S. government, but the work—including engine repairs—is to be performed in Romania by Aerostar at Bacău, which will also undertake maintenance.


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