F-35 and F-16 Viper Fighters: Poland Is Sending a Message to Russia

F-35 and F-16 Viper Fighters: Poland Is Sending a Message to Russia

PUBLISHED on August 17, 2025, 9:28 AM EDT – Key Points and Summary: Poland is undertaking a significant military modernization effort to counter the threat posed by Russia. In a new $3.8 billion deal, Warsaw will upgrade its entire fleet of 48 F-16s to the advanced F-16V configuration. This move complements Poland’s acquisition of 32 F-35A stealth fighters, with Polish pilots already training in the U.S. -In addition to bolstering its air force,…

Poland Finalizes Agreement to Modernize F-16 Fleet to F-16V Standard — Global Defense Insight

The Polish Ministry of National Defence has finalized a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) with the U.S. government to modernize its fleet of 48 F-16 Block 52+ aircraft to the advanced F-16 Viper (F-16V) configuration. The modernization effort will be led by Lockheed Martin [NYSE:LMT], strengthening Poland’s airpower capabilities and ensuring continued interoperability with NATO allies. Details of the F-16 Modernization Program The upgrade pac…

Poland seals deal to upgrade F-16 fleet to Viper standard

Poland has signed a formal Letter of Offer and Acceptance with the United States to modernise its 48 F-16 Block 52+ fighter jets to the advanced F-16 Viper configuration, a package aimed at extending their operational life and enhancing combat capability for NATO missions. Lockheed Martin will serve as the primary contractor, with Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze No. 2 (WZL-2) in Bydgoszcz carrying out the upgrade work in-country. The F-16V package wil…