An F-16 from the 13th Fighter Squadron, Misawa AB Japan banks over Nellis AFB's expansive range. The aircraft is a participant of Red Flag 01-03.
Slovakia’s government has approved a Defense Ministry plan to purchase F-16 military jets from the United States.
The 14 fighter jets are meant to replace the Soviet-made MiG-29 jets.
Defense Minister Peter Gajdos says the U.S. offer was “the best possible solution.”
Prime Minister Peter said Wednesday his government will pay 1.589 billion euros ($1.86 billion) for the aircraft, ammunition, training of pilots and logistics services for two years.
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