U.S. Formally Offers F-16s To Poland

By John Liang / November 12, 2002 at 5:00 AM
The United States has formally offered the Lockheed Martin-built Advanced Block 52 F-16C/D aircraft to the Polish government, which plans to purchase 48 new multirole aircraft for its air force. "The offer is a complete, comprehensive and competitive offer that lays the foundation for the development of a long-term strategic relationship between Poland and the United States, militarily, politically and economically," Lockheed Martin said in a statement. The White House in September asked Congress to approve an amendment to the...

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