ILA Berlin 2022: Lockheed Martin drops F-16 Block 70/72 from Czech fighter race

As the Czech Air Force continues to weigh up its plans to potentially replace its 14-strong Saab JAS-39C/D Gripen multi-role fighter fleet, Lockheed Martin has revealed that it has decided to drop its F-16 Block 70/72 Fighting Falcon proposal to instead prioritise its F-35A Lightning II offering. The move was revealed by JR McDonald, vice president of F-35 Business Development at Lockheed Martin, during the opening day of the ILA Berlin Airshow on June 22. Commenting on the prospective Czech