Turkey is in discussions with Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) over a possible deal to upgrade another 40-50 of its air force McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom fighters. Ankara has previously contracted IAI to modify 53 aircraft for $300 million, with this work split between Israel and Turkey. The parties are negotiating workshare on the future F-4 upgrade.
Source: Flight International
Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration has awarded Saab a SKr466 million ($42 million) contract to support further development of the nation’s Gripen C/D fighter fleet.
Madrid has signed a project Halcon II contract covering the production of a further batch of 25 Eurofighter combat aircraft.
The German air force’s three Airbus A350 VIP transports are to be protected by Elbit Systems-supplied directed infrared countermeasures equipment.
