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Belgium requests F-16 software upgrade for its Block 20 MLU's
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...]
Turkish F-16 shoots down a Syrian MiG-23
Mar 23, 2014 - Turkey has confirmed that one of their F-16s downed a Syrian MiG-23 Flogger for violating Turkish airspace, an action that Syria denounced as "unprecedented and unjustifiable". [Read more...]
Singapore - F-16 Block 52 Upgrade
Jan 14, 2014 - The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress January 13 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Singapore for an upgrade of F-16 Block 52 aircraft and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $2.43 billion. [Read more...]
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...]
Lockheed Martin to retrofit Omani F-16s in a $94.7M deal
Oct 16, 2012 - Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $94.7 million contract to retrofit a dozen F-16 jets from the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO). The deal was administered through Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio while work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas. [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...]
F-16s to strengthen Iraqi air defense
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...]
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...]
Belgium and Netherlands ready to intervene in Libya under NATO umbrella
Mar 18, 2011 - After Denmark, who was readying four F-16 fighter jets on Wednesday, Belgium and The Netherlands now also follow suit to take part in an internationally-backed no-fly zone over Libya. [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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