Rapid Fire 2011-09-09: Scrambling for Budget

Rapid Fire 2011-09-09: Scrambling for Budget

* Bulgaria is looking for 8-12 new fighters, and the USA has a financing offer for its F-16s. Other contenders include the JAS-39 Gripen leased by Bulgaria’s neighbors, EADS’ Eurofighter, and even a Russian offer to sell NATO-interoperable MiG-29s...