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Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon
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Every Bulletin story and press release covering Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon, newest first.

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2022
22 July

ReleaseValence Surface Technologies acquires B&M Painting of Camden, Arkansas, increasing defense-focused specialty coating capabilities

18 July

ReleaseValence Wichita receives additional F-16 and F-22 approvals from Lockheed Martin

15 June IAI recently reopened the assembly lines for the F-16 wings, vertical fins and conformal fuel tanks. Photo: Lockheed Martin.

IAI marks aerostructure delivery milestones

IAI is scheduled to produce 811 pairs of F-35A wings, with a potential value of over $2 billion by 2034, and recently reopened the assembly lines for the F-16 wings, vertical fins and conformal fuel tanks.

3 May

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman advances F-16 electronic warfare suite integration

24 February The F-16.

Reactivated IAI line resumes F-16 wing deliveries

Prior to reopening the F-16 wing and fin lines, IAI invested in modernising infrastructure, improving the work environment, and introducing new tools to produce fully compliant aerostructures.

2021
2 December Global interest is high for new-build F-16 with orders already secured from Bahrain, Bulgaria, Slovakia and two other international customers.

Lockheed Martin looks to Poland for major F-16 assemblies

PZL Mielec last manufactured jet powered aircraft more than 20 years ago. Now it will build the rear fuselage, centre fuselage, cockpit structure, cockpit side panel and forward equipment bay for all F-16s.

29 September The Viper Shield all-digital electronic warfare (EW) suite is custom designed for F-16 Block 70/72 aircraft.

CAES to provide RF assemblies for the F-16 Viper Shield

CAES will leverage its design approaches and high volume manufacturing expertise to deliver a frequency synthesiser and integrated RF assemblies that meet the L3Harris Viper Shield system requirements.

9 September Lockheed Martin will begin manufacturing additional F-16 parts at its Johnstown facility in Pennsylvania.

Lockheed Martin is to manufacture more F-16 parts in Johnstown

The expansion of Lockheed Martin's Johnstown, Pennsylvania facility will generate 80 new jobs and the production will include a variety of parts for the F-16.

2 September The F-16 wing production line at the IAI facilities.

IAI restarts the line to meet F-16 wing demand

Continuing demand for the F-16 has led to a resumption in production of wings by IAI, alongside those for the F-35 and T-38. Lockheed Martin is on the lookout for further expanded cooperation with Israel in the future.

22 July

ReleaseShield AI acquires Heron Systems

24 March L3Harris designed Viper Shield to provide U.S. and global coalition partners with cutting-edge countermeasures against sophisticated, ever-changing threats.

Lockheed Martin selects L3Harris for F-16 countermeasures

The baseline version of the Viper Shield electronic warfare system is integrated into the aircraft fuselage, saving space for additional capability such as a fuel pod that could be attached externally.

2020
25 August The Lockheed Martin F-16V.

Lockheed Martin selects Orbit audio management for F-16

The Orion Combat 3D Audio Management System will feature on the F-16, as well as on Lockheed Martin's F-21 future fighter aircraft contender for the Indian Air Force.

3 August

ReleaseJoint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) II undergoes flight testing aboard F-16V

30 April

ReleaseGE Aviation awarded major contracts for F110 engine production

7 February

ReleaseLockheed Martin and BEL to explore opportunities in F-21 fighter programme

2019
20 November

ReleaseRohde & Schwarz to provide radio communications for F-16 Block 70 aircraft

28 August

ReleaseLockheed Martin celebrates 35 years in Greenville, South Carolina site positioned for growth with new F-16 production line

23 April

ReleaseLockheed Martin inaugurates F-16 production line in Greenville, South Carolina

2018
19 July

ReleaseBAE Systems to provide flight controls for next-generation F-16s in UAE

25 June

ReleaseLockheed Martin awarded contract to build F-16 Block 70 aircraft for Bahrain

18 April

ReleaseJoint Strike Missile scores direct hit in latest flight test from F-16

2017
19 June

ReleaseLockheed Martin, Tata announce F-16 India partnership

2016
12 September

ReleaseElbit Systems of America enhances situational awareness for F-16 pilots around the world

25 May

ReleaseLockheed Martin Aeronautics recognizes top performing suppliers

2015
3 November

ReleaseLockheed Martin completes F-16 Durability Testing milestone

21 October

ReleaseFirst F-16V with advanced AESA radar takes to the skies over Fort Worth

2014
12 May

ReleaseExelis to provide special-purpose radio frequency (RF) technology for fighter aircraft

2013
12 August

ReleaseTAT Technologies announces contract with value of up to $6.2M for Lockheed Martin F-16 emergency power unit

2012
11 July

ReleaseF-16 centerline pylon award

15 February

ReleaseLockheed Martin's Fighting Falcon evolves with new F-16V

2011
1 April

ReleaseHeroux-Devtek obtains $35 million in new contracts for landing gear components and sub-assemblies

2010
2 December

ReleaseRaytheon flies new Advanced Combat Radar on F-16

27 July

ReleaseTAT Technologies Ltd. announces a $4M agreement with Lockheed Martin for components of the F-16 emergency power unit and additional related components

21 May

ReleaseLaBarge awarded $1.5 million contract for electronic components in F-16 radar system

11 March

ReleaseSypris awarded $6 million in F-16 follow-on orders

29 January

ReleaseGE and TAI extend Tusas Engine Industries, Inc. joint venture for another 25 years

2009
6 October

ReleaseStork Fokker wins important JSF order for production of flaperons

11 September

ReleaseMetronor AS and BAE Systems sign contracts related to Metronor's HarmoLign boresight system technology

24 July

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman performs successful SABR fit-check aboard F-16 fighter at Edwards Air Force Base

15 June

ReleaseRaytheon Advanced Combat Radar ready for production orders

15 June

ReleasePratt & Whitney to begin delivery of the next generation of F100 series engines

15 June

ReleasePratt & Whitney celebrates 35th anniversary of the F100 engine

19 March

ReleaseLockheed Martin, Hellenic Air Force celebrate inauguration of newest advanced F-16 fighter

17 March

ReleaseWind River powers advanced threat display for fast jets, helicopters and transport aircraft

8 February

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman partnering with Indian defense companies on manufacture of F-16 radar components

2008
7 October

ReleaseCurtiss-Wright awarded F-16 Fighting Falcon production contract from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company

25 June

ReleaseStork Fokker supplies 2000th set of F-16 Flaperons to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

15 May

ReleaseIsrael Aerospace Industries - LAHAV Division ("IAI") and Héroux-Devtek sign ten year contract for military aircraft components

9 April

ReleaseElbit Systems subsidiary selected by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics to supply new generation F-16 HUDs

2007
16 January

ReleaseElbit Systems' subsidiary, Cyclone, awarded contract by Lockheed Martin Aero to supply structural components for Greek Air Force F-16s