A new lot of three F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft landed at Câmpia Turzii

Three F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft purchased by Romania from the Kingdom of Norway landed on Thursday, October 24th, at the 71st "General Emanoil Ionescu" Air Base at Câmpia Turzii, to equip the 48th Fighter Squadron. 

This is the fourth series of three F-16 aircraft from those purchased by Romania from the Kingdom of Norway that landed in the country, alongside the related package of goods and services. The full reception of the entire batch is estimated to take place at the end of 2025. 

The acquisition of the aircraft and the related package of goods and services ensure the increase of Romania's security by providing for the defence of the national airspace and the eastern flank of the North Atlantic Alliance.

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According to the Concept for the gradual building of the air defence capability, included within the "Air Force Multirole Aircraft" Program, the Government of Romania awarded the Government of the Kingdom of Norway the purchasing contract of 32 F-16 aircraft, with initial logistical support and a complementary package of goods and services (from the Government of the United States of America).

The aircraft will be delivered fully operational, their available resource enabling their operation for at least a 10 year-transition period to the 5th generation aircraft, which makes the purchase of the Norwegian fighters, in effect, a transfer of capability between two allied NATO countries.

The Press Office