Slovakia placed an order for 14 F-16s Block 70s in 2018 for 1.8 billion dollars. Slovakia has received two aircraft so far. The delivery of these aircraft will continue through 2025 according to Lockheed Martin.
The Block 70 variant of the F-16 boasts an improved structural life of 12,000 hours, 50% longer than the prior variant of the F-16. It has an improved engine, larger fuel tanks, 5th-generation radar, and a wide array of available weapon integration.
According to Breaking Defense, Slovakia is the first European operator of the Block 70 variant of F-16s.
There has been a large increase in interest by American allied countries for the procurement of Block 70 jets. Bahrain, Greece, South Korea, Bulgaria, Taiwan, and Morocco have all placed orders for the aircraft.
