Iraq Accepts 1st Lockheed Martin F-16 Aircraft

Jun 5, 2014 ASDNews Source : Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) delivered the first of 36 F-16 Block 52 aircraft to the Iraqi Air Force during a ceremony today at its Fort Worth facility.

Lockheed Martin is producing the F-16s under a contract from the U.S. Department of Defense. The F-16s are being built in a configuration tailored to meet the specific requirements of the Iraqi Air Force, and the contract includes mission equipment and a support package provided by Lockheed Martin and other U.S. and international contractors.

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