Norway Begins F-16 Deliveries To Romania

Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram congratulates Cristian Bădescu, Romania's ambassador to Norway, in front of one of three F-16s that were handed over at Rygge air station

Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram congratulates Cristian Bădescu, Romania's ambassador to Norway, in front of one of three F-16s that were handed over at Rygge air station on Nov. 28.

Credit: Onar Digernes Aase/Norwegian Armed Forces
Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters have taken off from Norway for delivery to Romania, helping to enable a rapid expansion of the Eastern European country’s frontline fleet. Three F-16s of the 32 purchased by Romania left the Rygge airbase near Oslo on Nov. 28 following upgrade and maintenance by...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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