Summary The contract includes engineering and technical support for APG-66 and APG-68 radar systems
WASHINGTON (Web Desk) - The United States Air Force has awarded a $488 million contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation to provide engineering and technical support for F-16 radar systems under its Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme, with Pakistan among the beneficiary countries.
The contract includes engineering and technical support for APG-66 and APG-68 radar systems. Work will be carried out in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, and is expected to be completed by March 31, 2036.
The agreement covers services for multiple countries under the FMS programme, including Bahrain, Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Egypt, Greece, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Korea, Morocco, the Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Thailand, and Turkiye.
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Hill Air Force Base in Utah has been designated as the contracting authority. The contract was awarded on April 27, 2026.
This development comes months after the United States approved in December 2025 a $686 million sale of advanced technology and support services for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jet fleet.
According to a notification sent to Congress on December 8 by the Defence Security Cooperation Agency, the package includes Link-16 data link systems, secure communications equipment, avionics upgrades, training, and extensive logistical support.
The agency said the decision aligns with Washington’s broader strategic objectives and will “support US foreign policy and national security goals.”
It added that the sale would help Pakistan maintain interoperability with US and partner forces for ongoing counterterrorism efforts and potential future operations.
The notification stated that the upgrades are intended to modernise Pakistan’s Block-52 and Mid-Life Upgrade F-16 aircraft and meet operational safety requirements.
It further noted that the sale would help sustain Pakistan’s capability to address current and future threats by enhancing and upgrading its Block-52 and Mid-Life Upgrade F-16 fleet.
