In Potential US$130 Million Deal, F-16 Fighter Upgrades Sought From U.S.

May 08 2015

Singapore

The government of Singapore is seeking upgrades for its fleet of F-16 fighters from the United States, reports the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA).

The proposed US$130 million deal covers the modernization of 60 F-16C/D/D+ aircraft. The upgrades will address reliability, supportability and combat effectiveness concerns with the aging jets, said a DSCA release on Thursday.

According to the news release, equipment may include 50 joint helmet-mounted cueing...

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