Lockheed Martin confident in Czech Republic fighter effort

As the Czech Air Force starts to weigh up a possible replacement for its fleet of Saab 14 Gripen C/Ds, Lockheed Martin has revealed that both the F-35 and F-16 Block 70/72 have been offered, with the two-squadron requirement in the region of 18-24 aircraft. The move comes a year after the Czech government issued a Request for Information (RFI) for a supersonic fighter solution. The current Gripen C/D lease deal expires in 2027, although there is a two-year option