? -? ? '' - ( !) : DUBAIThe pandemic has slowed Bahrains efforts to modernize its air force, causing a year-long delay to the planned introduction of new-generation F-16 fighters. !!!
- The first Block 70 F-16s will now arrive on the Gulf island state in 2024, Air Vice Marshal Sheikh Hamad Bin Abdulla Al-Khalifa told ShowNews '' 2 . 16. '' - ?