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Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman awarded contract for Greek F-16 fleet sustainment support.
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| Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman awarded contract for Greek F-16 fleet sustainment support | |||
The
US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Greece
for F-16 sustainment and associated equipment, parts and logistical support
for an estimated cost of $188 million. The
principal contractors will be Lockheed Martin in Ft Worth, Texas; and
Northrop Grumman in Baltimore, Maryland. |
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Hellenic Air Force's F-16D
Fighting Falcon combat aircraft |
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The
Government of Greece has requested the continuation of sustainment support
for the Hellenic Air Force’s F-16
aircraft, which includes the Electronic Combat International Security
Assistance Program; International Engine Management Program; F-16 Technical
Coordination Program; and Aircraft Structural Integrity Program; aircraft
hardware and software support; repair and return; spare and repair parts;
publications and technical documentation; support equipment; minor modifications;
U.S. government and contractor technical and engineering support services;
and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated
cost is $188 million.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ally. The Government of Greece needs this aircraft support to ensure its F-16 fleet is properly sustained and modernized to maintain interoperability with the United States and other NATO countries. The continued support and maintenance of Greece’s F-16 fleet will ensure the effectiveness of its capabilities and ability to support future contributions to NATO operations. |
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