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Lockheed Martin Completes Production of Initial F‑16 Block 70 Fleets for Bulgaria and Slovakia
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has completed production of all F‑16 Block 70 aircraft for Bulgaria and Slovakia's initial fleets, equipping both air forces with advanced F-16s ready for NATO and allied operations.
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