Croatian government formally postponed the scheduled decision for the Air Forces new fighter jets competition. The delay is attributed to the recent earth quake, which necessitates re-prioritization of national resources. At present the short listed competitors are Lockheed-Martin;s F-16 Block 70, Israeli F-16 upgraded Block 30 , SAAB JAS-139C/D, and surplus French Rafale F3R.
Croatia; Government again defers fighter jet program