Lockheed Martin has secured an $8.7-million contract to upgrade Singapore’s F-16 fighter jets.
Announced on Friday, the deal includes the delivery of additional spare parts to ensure the F-16 fleet meets the demands of modern warfare.
This latest contract adds to a series of previous agreements, bringing the total value of the program to $1.1 billion.
Work will be carried out in Texas, with an estimated completion date of September 2027.
Upon completion, the F-16 upgrades will be crucial in maintaining Singapore’s defense posture in the face of growing regional threats.
The Republic of Singapore Air Force currently operates 62 F-16s, all in the advanced C/D Block 52 configuration.
The country first received F-16s in 1988, replacing its British-made Hawker Hunter jets.
In 2000, Singapore ordered an additional 20 F-16s under the Peace Carvin III program, which included modifications for an advanced electronic countermeasures suite.
All F-16s in the Singaporean fleet are equipped with AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles. It is believed that the aircraft also carry Python 4 missiles from Israel.
The F-16s are designed to provide air superiority, supporting missions such as close air support, reconnaissance, and defensive patrols.
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