Fri, Jun 06, 2008
$233.6 Million Contract For 24 Block 52 Fighters
The United States government recently awarded Lockheed Martin an
Undefinitized Contract Authorization (UCA) for the production of 24
Advanced F-16 Block 52 aircraft for Morocco, making the Kingdom of
Morocco the 25th nation to select the F-16.
Morocco will acquire a Block 52 configuration of the F-16C/D
aircraft (similar to type shown above) tailored to meet the
specific requirements of the Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF). The
sale will include the aircraft, mission equipment and a support
package provided by Lockheed Martin and other US and international
contractors. The new aircraft will supplement the RMAF's existing
fleet of fighter aircraft and will contribute to the upgrade and
modernization of the RMAF.
Lockheed Martin was awarded a contract totaling $233.6 million
to begin production of 24 aircraft, along with associated support
equipment, alternate mission equipment and other support elements
for Morocco. This effort will support the Foreign Military Sales
program for Morocco.
"We are pleased the Royal Moroccan Air Force selected the F-16
to modernize its fighter force and look forward to working with
them as the newest member of the F-16 family," said John Larson,
vice president of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics' F-16 program. "The
F-16 provides the Kingdom of Morocco with the world's most
affordable and technologically advanced multirole fighter available
today, with the added benefit of interoperability with the US Air
Force and many other air forces."
Lockheed says the latest versions of the erstwhile F-16 provide
advanced technology and capability across all missions, and its
operations and maintenance costs for the life of the aircraft are
the best value available today. The company adds the F-16 will
continue to be the backbone of the US Air Force for many years to
come, assuring proven support and sustainment throughout the life
of Morocco's F-16 program.
The Moroccan announcement adds to the F-16's reputation as one
of the world's most sought-after multi-role fighters. More than
4,400 F-16 aircraft have been delivered to date -- from production
lines in five countries -- and production is expected to continue
beyond 2012, with major upgrades being incorporated for all F-16
versions.
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