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Netherlands Transfers 18 F-16s to Romania for Training

11/6/2025

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The Netherlands transferred 18 F-16 fighter jets to Romania for one euro on November 3, 2025, with signing in Bucharest.
The jets will be stationed at the European F-16 Training Center (EFTC) in Fetesti to train Romanian and Ukrainian pilots.
The transfer forms part of a broader European effort led by the Netherlands to support Ukraine's air force.
Romania's total F-16 fleet rises to 67 jets, boosting NATO's eastern defense.

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The Netherlands transferred 18 F-16 fighter jets to Romania for one euro on November 3, 2025, with signing in Bucharest.
The jets will be stationed at the European F-16 Training Center (EFTC) in Fetesti to train Romanian and Ukrainian pilots.
The transfer forms part of a broader European effort led by the Netherlands to support Ukraine's air force.
Romania's total F-16 fleet rises to 67 jets, boosting NATO's eastern defense.