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US approves FMS to Singapore for F-16 fighter aircraft Block 52 upgrade program 0705156.
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The US State Department
approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Singapore for the F-16
Block 52 Upgrade Program and associated equipment, parts and logistical
support for an estimated cost of $130 million. Several different US-based
company will be involved in Singapore's Block-52 upgrade program, such
as Lockheed Martin, BAE Advanced Systems and Boeing Integrated Defense
Systems. |
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The Government of
Singapore has requested a possible sale for the upgrade of 60 F-16C/D/D+
aircraft. The upgrades will address reliability, supportability, and
combat effectiveness concerns associated with its aging F-16 fleet.
This proposed sale contains additional requirements not previously identified
in congressional notification 13-67. Items included in the proposed
sale are 50 Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing System, 90 AN/APX-126 Advanced
Identification Friend or Foe Interrogator/Transponders, 150 LAU-129
Missile Launchers, 8 KMU-572/B 500lbs Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM)
Tail Kits, 9 KMU-556/B 2000lbs JDAM Tail Kits, 2 FMU-152 Munition Fuze
Units, 10 MK-82 500lbs Inert Bombs, 3 MK-84 2000lbs Inert Bombs, 12
LN-260 Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation Systems
(GPS/INS), 20 GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs (SDB), 92 Link-16 Multifunctional
Information Distribution System/ Low Volume Terminals (MIDS/LVT), 2
SDB Guided Test Vehicles, Computer Control Group and Tail Assembly for
GBU-49, DSU-38/40 Proximity Sensor for JDAM, GBU-39 Tactical training
Round, ADU-890/E and 891 Adaptor Group for Common Munitions Built-In-Test/Reprogramming
Equipment, Encryption/Decryption devise, MIDS/LVT Ground Support Station,
spare and repair parts, repair and return, support equipment, publications
and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment,
tool and test equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering,
technical and logistics support services, and other related elements
of program and logistics support. The estimated cost is $130 million.
"This proposed sale contributes to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by increasing the ability of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) to support regional security. The proposed sale improves the security of a strategic partner which has been, and continues to be, an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Asia-Pacific region," announced the Defense Security Cooperation Agency in an official statement. "The proposed upgrade improves both the capabilities and reliability of the RSAF’s aging fleet of F-16s. The improved capability, survivability, and reliability of the newly upgraded F-16s will enhance the RSAF’s ability to defend its borders and contribute to coalition operations," said the DSCA. |
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