Slovak Air Force Welcomes First F-16 Block 70 Fighter Jets from Lockheed Martin #military

Slovakia has entered a new chapter in its supersonic aviation capabilities with the arrival of the first two F-16 Block 70 jets from Lockheed Martin. These advanced aircraft touched down at Kuchyňa Air Base near Malacky, heralding a significant upgrade in the Slovak Air Force’s operational capacity. The welcoming ceremony was attended by several high-profile figures, including the Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Robert Kaliňák, President Peter Pellegrini, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic, General Daniel Zmeko, and other distinguished domestic and international guests. The two single-seat F-16 Block 70 aircraft, designated “C,” made the transatlantic journey from Greenville, South Carolina, where Lockheed Martin’s factory is located. The jets were flown by U.S, pilots as per the contract stipulation that the aircraft must be delivered to Slovakia on its soil. Upon arrival, the jets were handed over to the Slovak side, complete with Slovak insignia. #military #defense #defence #militaryleak #f16 #LockheedMartin #aircraft