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Threat Matrix - Latest IDF F-16 purchase needed?
Mar 04, 2004 - An interesting "op-ed" piece from Maariv International about the latest F-16 deal for Israel implies that given the current, even reduced threat that the IDF faces, the money could have been better spent elsewhere. [Read more...]
First F-16I 'Sufa' jets arrived in Israel
Feb 19, 2004 - The first two of Israel's newest F-16I fighter jets (408, 409) landed at the Mizpe Ramon Israel Air Force base in the Negev this afternoon. It is the first batch of a total of 102 planes Israel has ordered from the United States. Named the Sufa ('Storm'), the two-seater jets form the first batch of a total of 102 planes Israel has ordered from the United States. [Read more...]
IDFAF frustrated over U.S. radar for the F-16I
Feb 19, 2004 - The Israel Air Force has quietly expressed frustration over the Defense Ministry's decision to accept a U.S.-made radar for the new F-16I Sufa. [Read more...]
LM Simulation receives contract for F-16 maintenance training to Israel
Feb 17, 2004 - Lockheed Martin Simulation, Orlando, Fla., is being awarded a $7,2 million contract to provide for F-16 maintenance training for the Israeli Air Force. [Read more...]
Lockheed Martin testflies over Ardmore - Oklahoma
Feb 16, 2004 - Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Texas, is testing new planes in Ardmore's airspace (Oklahoma) over the next few months and citizens may hear a few sonic booms. [Read more...]
Israeli EW manufacture Elisra wins $250m EW contract for Israel Air Force F-16I
Feb 16, 2004 - Elisra Electronic Systems has begun deliveries of electronic warfare (EW) systems for Israel Air Force (IAF) F-16I jets. The contract is estimated to be worth $250 million for deliveries through 2008. [Read more...]
F-16I scheduled to arrive on February 19th
Feb 13, 2004 - The long time of waiting has come towards an ending. The New Israeli F-16I "Sufa" (storm) are scheduled for arrival on February 19th, 2004. The two first planes (408, 409) will arrive at Mizpe Ramon base. [Read more...]
Israeli and U.S. firms sign accord
Jan 21, 2004 - An Israeli and U.S. firm signed an accord for the development and marketing of training and other systems relating to the F16 Fighting Falcon. [Read more...]
IAF vipers striking Hezbollah targets in South Lebanon
Jan 20, 2004 - Israeli F-16's are striking Hezbollah targets in South Lebanon, as retaliation for a guerrilla attack that threatened to erupt into a border war. [Read more...]
Israeli F-16s for sale
Dec 30, 2003 - F-16 fighter planes, assault helicopters, and tanks are all available at knock-down prices in an end-of-year sale being staged by the Israeli army, an Israeli newspaper reported today. [Read more...]
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