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DSCA notification of possible sale of F-16s to Romania
Nov 08, 2013 - The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress on November 8, 2013 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Romania of weapons, equipment, and support for 12 F-16 MLU Block 15 for an estimated cost of $457 million. [Read more...]
Pratt & Whitney's F119 Engine achieves significant milestones
Sep 25, 2012 - Pratt & Whitney has delivered the 500th F119 engine, which powers the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, to the U.S. Air Force. This delivery is accompanied by another significant milestone for the F119 program – more than 20 years of simulated operational service through Accelerated Mission Tests (AMTs). [Read more...]
Pratt & Whitney and AMI celebrate successful F-16 'Peace Caesar' and F100 FMP
Jun 11, 2012 - Pratt & Whitney and the Italian Air Force celebrated the highly successful Peace Caesar F-16 lease program and supporting Pratt & Whitney F100 Fleet Management Program during the F-16 departure ceremony on May 23 at Trapani Air Base, Italy. [Read more...]
DSCA announces further 18 F-16IQ's for Iraq
Dec 14, 2011 - The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Iraq for a further batch of 18 F-16IQ aircraft and associated equipment, parts, weapons, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $2.3 billion. [Read more...]
Indonesia to get 24 F-16 block 25s
Nov 17, 2011 - The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress November 16 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Indonesia for the regeneration and upgrade of 24 F-16C/D Block 25 aircraft and associated equipment & logistical support for an estimated cost of $750 million. [Read more...]
US offers $5.85B upgrades to Taiwan, no new F-16s for now
Sep 22, 2011 - The US announced a $5.85 billion arms package to upgrade Taiwan's F-16 fighter jets. This faced an immediate backlash from Republicans who accused him of selling a U.S. friend short and caving in to Chinese pressure. [Read more...]
Pratt & Whitney to power Egyptian Air Force F-16s
Nov 16, 2010 - Pratt & Whitney, was awarded a contract for $46 million to provide F100-PW-229 Enhanced Engine Package (EEP) engines to power the Egyptian Air Force's new fleet of 20 F-16 aircraft. [Read more...]
P&W awarded F100 engine contract to power HAF F-16s
Oct 14, 2010 - Pratt & Whitney was awarded a $33.9 million contract for additional F100 spare engines in support of the Hellenic Air Force’s fleet of F-16 aircraft. The contract includes four F100-PW-229 Engine Enhancement Package (EEP) engines and 16 engine modules. [Read more...]
Iraq has requested purchase of 18 F-16IQs
Sep 23, 2010 - The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress on September 13 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq of 18 F-16IQ Aircraft as well as associated equipment and services. [Read more...]
Pratt & Whitney's F119 Demonstrates Full Life Capability
Sep 20, 2010 - Pratt & Whitney’s F119 engine powering the F-22 Raptor has successfully completed 8,650 total accumulated cycles, or TACs, representing the first time a fifth generation fighter engine has demonstrated the ability to meet full life requirements. [Read more...]
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