Kongsberg and LOTN to Sign Teaming Agreement for MRO Services for F-16s in Slovakia

April 09, 2025

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Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services (’KONGSBERG’) and Letecké opravovne Trencín, a.s. (LOTN) have signed a teaming agreement with the intention to establish an F-16 Falcon Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capability at LOTN’s existing aircraft maintenance and support facility in Trencin, Slovakia.

The proposed collaboration between LOTN and KONGSBERG is intended to provide new and legacy F-16 operators with maintenance and logistics services operating from a world-class facility with extensive technical expertise on Lockheed Martin F-16 aircraft.

 “This initiative is a direct result of LOTN’s participation in the life cycle support of the Slovakian Air Force’s new generation F-16 Block 70 fleet,” said Juraj Laus, Chairman and CEO of LOTN. “KONGSBERG is a very highly regarded player in this industry; teaming with them will allow us to expand our offering of services and capabilities which will benefit the Slovak Air Force and other NATO and Allied operators as well,” he added.

“The Norwegian Air Force’s transition from the F-16 to the F-35 has allowed KAMS the ability to apply our 40 years of F-16 MRO experience to opportunities outside of Norway” said André Jægtvik, President of Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services.

“Our designation as a Lockheed Martin approved Falcon Service Center for F-16s up to Block 52 combined with LOTN’s experienced labor force, modern infrastructure and Block 70 capability will provide a legitimate and strategically located option for F-16 support and services,” added Jægtvik.

Source : Kongsberg