FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed
Martin (NYSE: LMT) was awarded a $1.2
billion contract to upgrade 134 F-16 aircraft for the
Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF).
The upgrades are based on the advanced F-16V configuration.
Among the enhancements are an Active Electronically Scanned Array
(AESA) radar, a modern commercial off-the-shelf (COTS)-based
avionics subsystem, a large-format, high-resolution center pedestal
display and a high-volume and high-speed data bus.
"We truly appreciate the trust and confidence the Republic of
Korea has placed in us with this contract," said Susan Ouzts, vice president of Lockheed Martin's
F-16 program. "These upgrades are a critical piece of South Korea's national defense and highlight
Lockheed Martin's commitment to the full lifecycle of the F-16,
from production to through-life sustainment."
The contract for the ROKAF upgrade is a foreign military sales
contract issued by the U.S. Air Force. As Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) and design authority of the F-16, Lockheed
Martin is uniquely qualified to design, engineer, develop,
integrate and sustain a complete F-16 weapons system solution
tailored to customer requirements.
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is the world's most successful,
combat-proven multi-role fighter with more than 4,570 F-16s
delivered. The F-16 currently serves as the workhorse of the
fighter fleet for 25 nations around the world.
For additional information, visit our website:
lockheedmartin.com/f16
About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda,
Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace
company that employs approximately 98,000 people worldwide and is
principally engaged in the research, design, development,
manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology
systems, products and services.
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