Block 70/72 worldwide – with India, Indonesia, Colombia or
Poland being among the other potential sales markets.
Importantly enough, Slovak's opting for F-16 Block 70/72s
may also be beneficial for Poland. Firstly, the government in
Bratislava may be interested in training pilots in Dęblin, using
the new training infrastructure of the 4th Training Aviation
Wing and over 10 years of experience in the operation of
F-16C/D Fighting Falcon. Secondly, the step taken by
Slovaks and the analysis of their choice may speed up the
decision-making process in Poland as regards the selection
and purchase of a new batch of multi-purpose combat
aircraft, which could replace the Su-22 and some of MiG-
29s, as it is no secret that Lockheed Martin is intensively
promoting the Block 70/72 in Poland as well.
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