The US Embassy Sofia Office of Defense Cooperation has formally delivered to the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense a Letter of Offer and Acceptance encompassing a potential agreement on Bulgarian acquisition of eight F-16 Block 70 fighter aircraft, weapons systems, associated long term sustainment and support systems, as well as comprehensive training for pilots and support personnel.
Without making mention of a specific price, the US embassy in Sofia “takes this opportunity to commend the Bulgarian military and financial expert delegation who ensured that the Letter of Offer and Acceptance is comprehensively tailored to best meet the requirements of the Bulgarian Air Force.”
US Congress approved the sale of eight F-16C/D Block 70/72 multirole fighter jets to Bulgaria, with support, for an estimated cost of USD 1.673 billion. According to Defence Ministry sources the actual price offered is USD 1.2 - 1.3 billion, while the ceiling for the deal approved by Bulgarian parliament is USD 1.04 billion. Bulgaria has another 2 months to complete the negotiations before a binding contract is reached which has to be approved by parliament.
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