US EditionPoland Awards $3.8 Billion F-16 Modernization Deal to US
The $3.8 billion deal upgrades 48 F-16 jets with advanced radar and systems to complement Poland’s F-35A fleet amid increased defense spending, officials said.
- On August 14, 2025, Poland finalized an agreement valued at $3.8 billion to upgrade its 48 F-16C/D Block 52+ fighter jets to the advanced F-16V configuration.
- This upgrade follows Poland's increased defense spending since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine and prior approval of the modernization plans last October.
- The modernization involves work at the Bydgoszcz military aviation plant and aims to improve reconnaissance, communication, and interoperability with NATO systems.
- Defense Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz acknowledged that while Poland's current F-16 CD fleet meets operational needs, it falls short when facing new and developing security challenges. Additionally, US loan assistance to Poland through the Foreign Military Financing program has surpassed $15 billion.
- This contract strengthens US-Poland defense ties, supports Polish defense industry jobs, and contributes to Poland’s goal to rank among NATO’s top three countries in operational capabilities.
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Poland awards $3.8 billion F-16 modernization deal to US
WARSAW, Poland — In a bid to modernize the country’s combat aircraft fleet, the Polish Ministry of National Defense has signed a deal with the United States to upgrade its 48 F-16 C/D Block 52+ fighter jets to the F-16V standard. The contract, which is to be performed by Lockheed Martin as the prime contractor in cooperation with Poland’s defense industry, has a net value of around $3.8 billion.The aircraft’s midlife upgrade is to be predominant…
Poland signs $3.8bn deal with US for modernisation of entire F-16 fleet
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Poland has signed a $3.8 billion contract for the modernization of its F-16 U.S. aircraft fleet, announced Wednesdays to the Polish Defence Minister, according to the Reuters Agency. The Polish Air Force...
Poland has signed a $3.8 billion contract for the modernization of its F-16 U.S. aircraft fleet, announced Wednesdays to the Polish Defence Minister, according to Reuters, taken by Agerpres.
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