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F/A-18E/F’s IRST21 sensor being upgraded

Posted on October 20, 2017 by alert5

Lockheed Martin has secured two contracts from Boeing to upgrade its IRST21 sensor system for use on the U.S. Navy’s F/A-18E/F fleet.

Lockheed Martin's IRST21 sensor system is mounted in the nose of the U.S. Navy F/A-18E/Fs centerline fuel tank and uses infrared search and track technology to detect and track airborne threats. (PRNewsfoto/Lockheed Martin) — Lockheed Martin’s IRST21 sensor system is mounted in the nose of the U.S. Navy F/A-18E/Fs centerline fuel tank and uses infrared search and track technology to detect and track airborne threats. (PRNewsfoto/Lockheed Martin)

Greek Defense Minister says F-16V upgrade will be $1.3 billion max

Posted on October 19, 2017 by alert5

The Greek government had to fend off criticism on a plan to upgrade 123 F-16s to the V configuration.

Tim Felce [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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KAI hopes to sell 4 more T-50THs to Thailand

Posted on October 19, 2017 by alert5

At the Seoul International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition (ADEX), an executive from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) told Jane’s the company is keen to start talks with Thailand for a third batch of T-50TH trainers.

Source: RTAF
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Discovery Air to offer F-16 for USAF’s ADAIR competition

Posted on October 19, 2017 by alert5

Discovery Air Defense has thrown its hat into the United States Air Force’s (USAF) Adversary Air (ADAIR) competition by offering the F-16.

By US Air Force from USA Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/99th Air Base Wing Public Affair (160727-F-YM181-017) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Greece cleared to upgrade 123 F-16s to V configuration

Posted on October 18, 2017October 18, 2017 by alert5

The U.S. government has approved a roughly $2.404 billion upgrade program for Greece’s F-16 fleet.

Tim Felce [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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