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Belgium requests F-16 software upgrade for its Block 20 MLU's
BAF F-16AM #FA-106 from 349 sqn is returning to Kleine Brogel AB on March 25th, 2008 armed with a JDAM bomb. [Photo by Mike Schoenmaker]
May 13, 2014 - Belgium has requested an operational flight program software upgrade to further enhance the capabilities of its F-16A/B Block 20 Mid Life Upgrade (MLU) fighters. [Read more...]
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...]
Fokker Landing Gear appoints MPX Dynatech as authorized distributor
Dec 05, 2012 - Fokker Landing Gear, based in Helmond, The Netherlands, has announced the appointment of MPX Dynatech Distribution as a distributor for their F-16 Landing Gear products. [Read more...]
Indonesia shops for AGM-65K2 Maverick missiles
F-16XL, armed with 6 AGM-65 Mavericks and 2 AIM-9 Sidewinders, launching a Maverick [Photo by Erwin Boone]
Aug 24, 2012 - Indonesia has requested permission from Washington to procure Raytheon AGM-65K2 Maverick air-to-ground missiles in a deal that indicates the growing military ties between the two nations. [Read more...]
South Korea selects BAE Systems to perform F-16 Avionics Upgrade
ROKAF F-16C flight over the South Korean coastline. [ROKAF photo]
Aug 06, 2012 - The Republic of Korea has selected BAE Systems to upgrade the avionics and electronic systems for its fleet of F-16 aircraft. [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...]
L-3 Link wins contract for F-16 From US DoD
Block 40/42 weapons system trainer [USAF photo]
Dec 20, 2011 - L-3 Communications won a re-competition for the U.S. Air Force's F-16 Training System. L-3 Link has received an initial one-year contract to provide pilot and maintenance training devices support. This firm-fixed-price contract, with options through 2019, has a maximum potential value of $469.5 million. [Read more...]
Oman to purchase 12 additional F-16s
RAFO F-16C block 50 #811 is strolling down on the runway at NAS Forth Worth on May 7th, 2008. [Photo by <a href="http://www.pbase.com/keith1959/f16" target="new">Keith Robinson</a>]
Dec 15, 2011 - The US Department of Defense on December 14th, has announced that Lockheed Martin have been awarded $600M fixed-price contract for a Foreign Military Sales program that will provide the government of Oman 12 additional F-16 C/D Block 50 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft. [Read more...]
F-16s to strengthen Iraqi air defense
A USAF F-16C returns to the fight after receiving fuel on June 10th, 2008 during a mission over Iraq. The aircraft is assigned to Balad AB and is deployed from Hill AFB. [USAF photo by MSgt. Andy Dunaway]
Nov 16, 2011 - During a press conference Nov. 8 the commander of the Iraqi air force said Iraq's purchase of 18 F-16C Fighting Falcons, for their future air defense, will encourage and strengthen the strategic partnership between the U.S. and Iraq. [Read more...]
Iraq makes first payment for 18 F-16s
USAF F-16C block 40 #88-0428 (marked 388th OG) from the 421st FS and deployed with the 421st EFS to Balad AB, patrols the Iraqi desert during an OIF mission on September 3rd, 2004. [USAF photo by MSgt. Shaun Withers]
Sep 30, 2011 - The Iraqi government has transferred its first payment for 18 F-16C Fighting Falcons, bringing Iraq closer to independently securing its airspace, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said Sept 27. [Read more...]
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