The Lockheed Martin F-16 remains in high demand, with countries upgrading fleets or acquiring new Block 70/72 models. Ukraine has received F-16s from Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway, while pilot training remains a key focus. Poland secured a $7.3 billion upgrade package, while Turkey reduced its planned purchase from $23 billion to $7 billion. Lockheed Martin is ramping up production to address a backlog of 117 aircraft, with deliveries underway for Bulgaria, Slovakia, and Taiwan. Future upgrades, including L3Harris’ Viper Shield electronic warfare suite, will extend the F-16’s operational life into the 2070s.
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