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Italy extends leasing of F-16 Fightning Falcon airplanes

Rome, Italy - The agreement concerns fighters of 37th Wing Trapani-Birgi

Extension of the leasing for a part of the F-16 ADF (Air Defence Fighter) Block 15 for Italy Air Force. Reported by press sources still not confirmed, by citing Lockheed Martin Business Development F-35 Office. Italian Ministry of Defense would seem to be currently negotiating with the USA a 18 months agreement for the 37th Wing Trapani-Birgi fighters, generally employed in the air defense missions...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1095829
Rome, Italy, 10/28/2008 10:50
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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