Key Points and Summary - The new F-16 Block 70/72, known as the "Viper," is a massive leap in capability for the legendary fighter. -It boasts a top speed of over Mach 2, making it faster than an F-35 ...

Bulgaria will be the second European country to receive the newly built F-16 Block 70, with 16 fighters to be delivered as replacement for the MiG-29 fleet. Lockheed Martin announced that the first ...

The Bulgarian Air Force has received its first Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 fighter jet, part of an order for 16 aircraft. The delivery, celebrated in Greenville, South Carolina, marks a significant ...

Lockheed Martin has delivered its first F-16 Block 70 fighter to new customer nation Bulgaria. Lockheed Martin has delivered its first F-16 Block 70 fighter to new customer nation Bulgaria. Handed ...

Bulgaria’s first Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 fighter has made its maiden flight from the company’s production facility in Greenville, South Carolina. Bulgaria’s first Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 ...

Despite government calls to delay the acquisition and two ministers resigning, Peru appears to have already committed funds for the acquisition of 12 F-16 Block 70 fighters. Peru has selected the F-16 ...

GREENVILLE, S.C., Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (LMT) has completed production of all F‑16 Block 70 aircraft for Bulgaria and Slovakia's initial fleets, equipping both air forces with ...

Though the jets are destined for Eastern Europe, their construction has been an employment boon for Lockheed Martin’s operations in South Carolina, where they are manufactured. The capabilities of ...

A Bahraini F-16 armed with AIM-9Xs, AIM-120C-7s and other munitions was tested at Edwards Air Force Base, California prior to delivery to the host country in 2024. Credit: U.S. Air Force A Royal ...

A Bulgarian F-16C Block 70 Fighting Falcon departs the Greenville production facility on a pre-delivery test sortie. Lockheed Martin has completed manufacture of the initial eight of Bulgaria's 16 ...