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F-16 Block 52 Full Mission Trainers for Iraq
Feb 19, 2013 - Two F-16 Block 52 Full Mission Trainers (FMTs) are to be built for the Iraqi air force by L-3's Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) division under contract from the U.S. Air Force. [Read more...]
RMAF's F-16 ATD achieves training milestone
Feb 14, 2012 - L-3 Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) announced that an F-16C Block 52 Aircrew Training Device (ATD) built for the Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) has reached ready-for-training status on schedule and is currently supporting pilot instruction. [Read more...]
L-3 Link to upgrade Pakistani ATDs to SimuSphere HD-9™
Jan 23, 2012 - L-3 Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) announced that it has been awarded a contract modification from the U.S. Air Force to upgrade two Pakistan Air Force F-16C Block 52 Aircrew Training Devices (ATDs) with the company's new SimuSphere HD-9™ visual system display. [Read more...]
L-3 Link wins contract for F-16 From US DoD
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...]
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...]
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...]
L-3 Link awarded contract option to build fifth F-16 MTC
Sep 20, 2011 - L-3 Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) announced that it has received a contract option from the U.S. Air Force to build a fifth F-16 Mission Training Center (MTC). [Read more...]
L-3 Link awarded contract to provide F-16 ATDs to PAF
Aug 12, 2011 - L-3 Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) announced on 8th August that it has been awarded a contract to build and deliver two F-16C Block 52 Aircrew Training Devices (ATDs) to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). [Read more...]
Nellis to receive first F-16 MTC flight simulator
Jun 15, 2011 - Delivery is underway for a first-of-a-kind flight simulator, with completion and operational turnover set for October. [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...]
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