Originally Posted by
NutLoose
That took a while to come to fruition, but it seems to be a practical approach.
Note: NATO decisions take time. Nothing fast about any of it.
(This transfer from Slovakia was proposed back in March)
The Slovak Air Force possesses up to 11 Soviet-era MiG-29AS and UBS fighter jets, most of them inherited from the Czechoslovak Air Force. According to
Oryx data, only six of the aircraft, including one MiG-29UBS trainer, are believed to be operational.
In 2018 Slovakia signed a contract for 14 Lockheed Martin F-16C/D fighter jets in the latest Block 70/72 configuration. The deliveries are expected to start in 2023.
In addition, the country’s air force is
running an advanced jet trainer tender with the aim of procuring several trainers that could double as light combat aircraft.
I run that through my filter and see five flying birds and five "parts birds," and one trainer.