Slovakia to Expand F-16 Fleet, Contracts with US by End of Year

Slovakia's government approved expanding its F-16 fleet, with Defense Minister Robert Kaliňák to sign contracts with the US by year-end. This continues Slovakia's ongoing modernization of its air force, which began with the initial F-16 order in 2018. The move signals continued defense cooperation with the US and NATO alignment, though the number of additional aircraft and total cost remain unspecified.