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First PANTERA targeting pods for Norway's F-16s
Pantera targetting pod on RNoAF F-16BM #689. [Photo by Dirk A. Geerts]
Nov 19, 2003 - PANTERA, the export equivalent to the Lockheed Martin Sniper Extended Range (XR) targeting pod was delivered to the RNoAF for use in their F-16s. PANTERA is the international application of Sniper, which the USAF selected as its Advanced Targeting Pod. [Read more...]
Bomb goes astray during NATO exercise
Magnificent backside view of a Dutch F-16 departing Kabul IAP in a wintery fog. [Photo by Joost de Raaf]
Nov 14, 2003 - The Norwegian Department of Defense announced today that a Dutch F-16 accidentally dropped a 500lbs (227 kg) bomb during a weapons instructor course in Norway. The bomb did not detonate. [Read more...]
RNoAF losses of F-16 from 1981 till 2003
Aug 05, 2003 - Since the Norwegian Air Force got the F-16 in 1980, it has lost/damaged 19 F-16s and six aircrews. Below is a little about the various crashes and accidents and serials. The latest crash was on June 4th 2003. [Read more...]
Norwegian F-16s to Be Rebuilt
Aug 22, 2000 - While Norwegian F-16 aircraft have so far only carried out patrol and escort duties, the fighter jets are to be used as attack aircraft equipped with rockets and bombs from 2003. [Read more...]
Norway scraps Eurofighter and F-16s plan
May 12, 2000 - Norway scrapped a plan to buy 20 fighters in a contest pitting the Eurofighter Typhoon against a new version of the U.S. -made Lockheed Martin F-16. [Read more...]
Raytheon awarded $162 million for AMRAAM production
Mar 19, 2000 - Raytheon Company has received a $162 million contract for continued production of the AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM). [Read more...]
Lockheed Martin Takes New F-16 Show to Paris
Jun 06, 1999 - Lockheed Martin will debut a new F-16 aerial demonstration at this year's Paris Air Show, continuing the Fighting Falcon's long tradition of bringing new technology, marketing approaches and orders to Le Bourget. [Read more...]
Raytheon Awarded $217.8 Million for AMRAAM Production
May 23, 1999 - Raytheon received more than $217 million under three separate contracts for production of and improvements to the AIM-120 AMRAAM. Already more than 10, 000 missiles have been produced for U.S. and international customers. [Read more...]
LMTAS bidding to sell Norway 20 new F-16s
Feb 13, 1999 - LMTAS is bidding to sell Norway 20 new F-16s, with options for 10 more. This amid emerging concerns by Norwegian officials that the company's pricing isn't fairly set. [Read more...]
Norway Seeks 20 Eurofighters or F-16s
Feb 09, 1999 - Norway said on Wednesday it wanted to buy 20 jet fighters and would choose between Eurofighters or U.S. -built F-16s. [Read more...]
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