South Korea Announces $2.5 Billion Plan to Upgrade F-16 Fighter Fleet

It looks like South Korea’s F-16s are about to get some further upgrade work done:

The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $2.5 billion sale in F-16 upgrades to South Korea as part of Seoul’s effort to revamp its aging fighter fleet.

The sale, announced this week, would contribute to the security of both the U.S. and South Korea, which faces an ever-present threat of hostilities from North Korea, said the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

“This upgrade allows (South Korea) to protect and maintain critical airspace and provide a powerful defensive and offensive capability to preserve the security of the Korean peninsula and its vital national assets. (South Korea) will have no difficulty absorbing this additional equipment and support into its armed forces,” said a statement from the agency, which notified Congress of the possible sale on Tuesday.

The upgrades would include modular mission computers, radars, navigation systems and other equipment and logistical support, according to DSCA.  [Stars & Stripes]

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