Lockheed Martin to modernise Poland’s F-16 fleet under comprehensive Mid-Life Upgrade deal

Poland to upgrade entire F-16 fleet to advanced Viper standard

Poland’s Ministry of National Defence has finalised an agreement with the United States to carry out a major modernisation of its fleet of 48 F-16 Block 52+ fighter jets, bringing them up to the advanced F-16 Viper (F-16V) configuration. The deal, set out in a letter of offer and acceptance, will see Lockheed Martin act as the primary contractor for the project, which also includes upgrades to associated flight simulators. The upgrade programme …

Lockheed Martin to modernise Poland’s F-16 fleet under comprehensive Mid-Life Upgrade deal

According to Lockheed Martin, the upgrade package will integrate the APG-83 Active Electronically Scanned Array Scalable Agile Beam radar, a high-resolution Centre Pedestal Display, an upgraded Mission Computer, and a new Display Generator. Additional enhancements include advanced helmet-mounted devices, electronic warfare improvements, the Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod with Digital Video Interface, the Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance Syste…

Poland signs $3.8bn deal for F-16 C/D Block 52 fleet modernisation

Poland has signed a $3.8bn agreement with the US for the modernisation of its F-16 C/D Block 52 multi-role combat aircraft fleet.