The Trump Administration has reportedly informed Congress of a proposed U.S. $5 billion sale of 19 new-built F-16s and other systems to Bahrain
While committing to retain F-16 manufacturing in the U.S., Lockheed Martin is hopeful of securing new sales and upgrade contracts in the Middle East
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF)’s 45 F-16A/B Block-15 Mid-Life Update (MLU) fighters will reportedly be upgraded with optimized nighttime capabilities
Lockheed Martin and Aerospace Industrial Development Corp (AIDC) have begun upgrading Taiwan’s F-16A/Bs to F-16V-standards.
Pakistan’s ambassador to the U.S. expressed hope that the incoming Donald Trump administration would revive favourably-termed arms sales to Pakistan
With a total of 74 F-16s it is interesting to observe that the PAF does not possess an in-flight refuelling tanker that could support this key force.
A proposed sale of new-built F-16V multi-role fighters would allow Lockheed Martin to keep its F-16 production line open.
Six Pakistan Air Force F-16C/D Block-52+ are participating at Red Flag and Green Flag, two of the United States’ most important air exercises.
Despite a complete dearth in orders for new-built aircraft, Lockheed Martin will keep the production line of its F-16 multi-role fighter alive.
With 300 F-16s slotted for the F-16V upgrade, Lockheed Martin is anticipating upgrade orders for 500 additional F-16s over the coming years.