Lockheed Martin offers Ukraine its own version of the F-16
The proposal would add longer range and an AESA radar to better track drones and cruise missiles, sources said.
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Lockheed Martin Wants to Build Ukraine Its Own F-16 to Hunt Russian Drones and Missiles
US defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin is considering a specialized version of the F-16 fighter jet for Ukraine, featuring extended flight range, upgraded radar systems, and improved capabilities to intercept Russian drones and cruise missiles.
Lockheed Martin offers Ukraine its own version of the F-16
Lockheed Martin is promoting the idea of a special version of the F-16 fighter built around Ukraine’s needs, with longer range, a new AESA radar and stronger air defense capabilities, sources at the company told The Defence Blog. The idea is being floated as the U.S. defense giant expands its work with Kyiv, and it […]
Key takeaways Lockheed Martin is exploring the development of a customized F-16 fighter that is specifically tailored to Ukraine's operational requirements. According to company sources, the proposed aircraft would have a longer flight range and a modern Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar. This advanced radar system would enable Ukrainian pilots to [...]
A new version of the F-16 is being considered with extended range and a new AESA radar that will allow better and faster detection of drones and cruise missiles.
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