Stealthy F-35s in Bulgaria due to tensions in the region
By Boyko Nikolov On Jan 22, 2022
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AMSTERDAM, ($1=0.88 Euro) – Two fifth-generation F-35 stealth fighters of the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) are heading to Bulgaria in the coming months due to growing tensions between Ukraine and Russia, BulgarianMilitary.com has learned, citing Dutch media.
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According to the information spread, the two fighters will take part in NATO missions in the region to ensure the security of the Eastern European member states of the North Atlantic Alliance. The Dutch media point out that this is the first foreign mission of their fighters.
The two F-35s will be landed at Graf Ignatievo Air Base near Plovdiv in central Bulgaria. BulgarianMilitary.com reminds us that Sofia has already ordered eight F-16 Block 70/72 fighters from the 4th generation, and the first two are expected in the coming months. During this period, the Dutch F-35 together with the Bulgarian MiG-29 will ensure security in the region.
https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2022/01/22/stealthy-f-35s-in-bulgaria-due-to-tensions-in-the-region/
