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US Awards $488M F-16 Radar Support Deal to Northrop Grumma for Pakistan

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The United States Air Force has awarded a $488 million contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation for engineering and technical support of APG-66 and APG-68 radar systems under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. The work will be carried out in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, with completion expected by March 31, 2036.

The agreement covers services for multiple countries including Bahrain, Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Egypt, Greece, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Korea, Morocco, the Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Thailand, and Turkey. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Hill Air Force Base in Utah has been designated as the contracting authority.

This follows a $686 million sale of advanced technology and support services for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jet fleet approved by the US in December 2025. The package includes Link-16 data link systems, secure communications equipment, avionics upgrades, training, and extensive logistical support.

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