The US Government's 1997 order for six Lockheed Martin F-16Cs will incorporate advanced systems which have previously been included only in F-16A/B mid-life updates for European air forces.
Robert Elrod, Lockheed Martin's vice-president for the F-16, says that the aircraft will be fitted with Honeywell colour multi-function displays, new Texas Instruments modular mission computers, digital terrain systems, colour head-up displays, video recorders and other systems.
Source: Flight International
Germany has awarded Qinetiq an Aerial Training Services contract to support its armed forces by operating a fleet of two turboprop-powered types.
Stockholm’s selection of a new-generation tactical airlifter will be a “political decision”, says Swedish air force chief Major General Jonas Wikman.
The January incident at Ellsworth AFB resulted in the destruction of the $450 million bomber and a rare quadruple ejection of the crew, who were attempting to execute an instrument landing during poor weather.
