Lockheed Martin has announced that in a significant milestone for the Slovak Republic’s national security, the first F-16 Block 70 aircraft was unveiled at Lockheed Martin’s facility in Greenville, South Carolina. The unveiling took place during a visit from the Minister of Defence of the Slovak Republic, Martin Sklenár, highlighting the close partnership between the two entities. This unveiling represents not only a significant milestone in the relationship between Lockheed Martin and the Slovak Republic but also underscores the strong partnership between the United States and its allies in Europe.
The Slovak Republic is poised to become the first European country to receive the latest and most advanced version of the venerable Fighting Falcon, the F-16 Block 70. These cutting-edge aircraft are set to provide decades of 21st-century security capabilities, reinforcing the Slovak Republic’s commitment to national security and its role in regional and global defense initiatives.