The United States Air Force has awarded a $488 million contract to Northrop Grumman for engineering and technical support of F-16 radar systems, with Pakistan among several beneficiary countries, according to Beyond Time News.
Contract Details
The contract, issued under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme, covers long-term support for APG-66 and APG-68 radar systems used in F-16 aircraft.
Work will be carried out in Maryland and is scheduled to continue until March 2036.
Countries Included
The support programme includes multiple partner nations, including Pakistan along with Bahrain, Belgium, Egypt, Greece, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Korea, Morocco, the Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Thailand, and Türkiye.
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Scope of Support
The contract includes engineering services, technical assistance, and system maintenance for both US Air Force and allied defence requirements.
The US Air Force awarded the deal on a sole-source basis, with initial funding already allocated for fiscal year 2026.
Background
The development follows a separate US approval in late 2025 for upgraded support and technology for Pakistan’s F-16 fleet, aimed at improving avionics, communications, and operational readiness.
Conclusion
The latest contract highlights continued US support for F-16 systems operated by allied countries, including Pakistan, under long-term defence cooperation programmes, according to Beyond Time News.
