Bulgaria’s caretaker government approved project to buy 8 new F-16 fighter aircraft

Bulgaria’s Council of Ministers on October 26 adopted a decision approving the project "Acquisition of 8 new F-l6C/D Block 70 aircraft, ammunition, training, maintenance, spare parts, initial maintenance and training for the Bulgarian Air Force".

The caretaker cabinet also gave the green light to the project for the "Multifunctional Information Distribution System - Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS) and related maintenance and equipment".

The caretaker cabinet authorised the Defence Minister to sign the contracts after the National Assembly approved the "Acquisition of a New Type of Combat Aircraft" (second stage) Investment Expenditure Project.

Pursuant to Article 85, para. 1, item 4 and item 7, the contracts are subject to subsequent ratification by the National Assembly.