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BAE Systems will upgrade South-Korean F-16 fighter aircraft avionics

Seoul, South Korea - "This integration will take more time than others, such as the radar integration"

South Korea has signed an agreement with BAE Systems, the popular English and international defence corporation. The agreement will provide South Korea with an upgrade for its 134 Lockheed Martin F-16C/D avionics. Seoul Defence Acquisition Procurement Agency (DAPA) reported the deal is worth around USD 1 billion. This is a nice strike for BAE Systems, which recently said it was not given the opportunity...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1144097
Rome, Italy, 08/01/2012 16:05
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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