# Bulgaria to receive eight US F-16 fighter jets no earlier than 2030, Defense Ministry says

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- TASS, 2026-08-15 00:38 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2173607

> Bulgaria’s Defense Ministry says its air force is expected to receive eight US-made F-16 Block 70 fighter jets no earlier than 2030. Lockheed Martin cited manufacturing difficulties that could delay delivery until the second quarter of 2030. Earlier plans had anticipated deliveries in 2026-2027.