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United Arab Emirates to purchase 30 F-16s Block 61?
UAEAF F-16F block 60 #3018 is parked on the tarmac at Nellis AFB during Red Flag 12-4 on July 30th, 2012. [Avtech photo]
Jan 24, 2014 - The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress on Jan 23 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates F-16 Block 61s and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $270 million. [Read more...]
Lockheed Martin selects Northrop Grumman's SABR for the F-16 AESA Radar Upgrade Program
The Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) from Northrop Grumman will be a full performance fire control Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) derived from proven AESA technology for F-16 aircraft. [Northrop Grumman photo]
Jul 31, 2013 - Lockheed Martin has competitively selected Northrop Grumman Corporation's Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) for the U.S. Air Force and Taiwan F-16 radar modernization and upgrade programs. [Read more...]
Northrop Grumman's SABR Gives F-16 Pilots the Big Picture
The Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) will be a full performance fire control Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) derived from proven AESA technology for F-16 aircraft. SABR is being designed for retrofit to existing F-16 aircraft and can be scaled to fit other platforms and mission areas. Here you see USAF F-16A block 10 #80-0537 equiped with such a radar. [Northrop Grumman photo]
Apr 16, 2013 - To a pilot, a radar is only as useful as the information it provides, and Northrop Grumman's Big SAR (synthetic aperture radar) mapping for the Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) delivers the largest, sharpest radar images ever available in an F-16. [Read more...]
Northrop Grumman to Supply APG-68(V)9 Radars to Thailand, Iraq and Omani F-16s
Nose open showing the APG-68 radar [<a href="http://www.lmtas.com" target="new">LMTAS</a> photo]
Jun 22, 2012 - Northrop Grumman Corporation has received an $87.8 million foreign military sales (FMS) contract to provide the APG-68(V)9 airborne fire control radar to Thailand, Iraq and Oman for use on F-16 fighter aircraft. [Read more...]
Lockheed Martin announces new F-16V at Singapore Air Show
Front detail of the first UAEAF F-16F block 60 fighter [<a href="http://www.lmtas.com" target="new">LMTAS</a> photo]
Feb 15, 2012 - Lockheed Martin unveiled a new version of the F-16, which will include an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, upgraded mission computer and improvements to the cockpit. The "V" designation is derived from Viper, the name fighter pilots have called the F-16 from its beginnings. [Read more...]
UAE requests F-16 program support package
UAEAF F-16E block 60s #3074, #3078, #3079 &amp; F-16F block 60 #3025 fly in formation during a multinational exercise on December 9th, 2009, in Southwest Asia. [USAF photo by SSgt. Michael B. Keller]
May 25, 2011 - The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress May 24 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates for support and maintenance of F-16 aircraft and associated equipment worth an estimated $100 million. [Read more...]
UAE F-16 veers off runway at Sigonella
UAEAF F-16E block 60 #3077 from 1 sqn is coming in for landing at Decimomannu AB on March 27th, 2011 to take part in Operation Odyssey Dawn over Libya. [Photo by <a href="http://www.awti-decimo.com" target="new">Massimo Pieranunzi</a>]
Apr 27, 2011 - A Block 60 F-16 belonging to the UAEAF veered off the runway after landing at Sigonella Air Base on Wednesday at 11:35h local time. The pilot ejected safely. [Read more...]
UAE block 60s arrive in Italy for Libyan operations
UAEAF F-16E block 60 #3048 from 1 sqn is coming in for landing at Decimomannu AB on March 27th, 2011 to take part in Operation Odyssey Dawn over Libya. [Photo by <a href="http://www.awti-decimo.com" target="new">Massimo Pieranunzi</a>]
Mar 28, 2011 - Six F-16 block 60 aircraft from the United Arab Emirates together with six Mirages landed at Decimomannu AB, Italy on Sunday ahead of their deployment to help enforce the no-fly zone over Libya. [Read more...]
U.A.E crosses Atlantic for Red Flag
UAEAF maintainer gives hand signals to a F-16D block 60 (#3020) pilot after a mission during Exercise Red Flag 11-2 at Nellis AFB on January 31st, 2011. [USAF photo by SSgt. Benjamin Wilson]
Feb 03, 2011 - The United Arab Emirates air force recently flew a squadron of F-16 Block 60 Desert Falcons across the Atlantic Ocean for the first time to participate in Red Flag 11-2 and strengthen partnerships with allied nations. [Read more...]
UAE wrap up F-16 training in Arizona
UAEAF and Air Defense pilots and maintenance officers salute as an F-16F Desert Falcon taxis out on the 162nd FW flight line at Tucson IAP for the last time on October 20th, 2010. Five of 13 UAE fighters stationed here since 2004 for training began the journey home while the rest will follow over the next month. [USAF photo by Maj. Gabe Johnson]
Oct 21, 2010 - After roughly a decade of F-16 flight and maintenance training with Arizona Air Guardsmen, the United Arab Emirates Air Force and Air Defense and the 162nd Fighter Wing celebrate the successful conclusion of their formal training relationship and reflect on the bonds of friendship that will remain. [Read more...]
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