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BAE Systems, Greece Discussing F-16 Upgrades

Pat Host

Friday, July 11th, 2014

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BAE Systems, Greece Discussing F-16 Upgrades

A U.S. Air Force F-16. Photo: Air Force.

BAE Systems and Greece are discussing upgrading three different configurations of the Mediterranean nation’s fighter jet fleet, including F-16s, with potentially 90-140 jets that could receive work, according to a company executive. BAE Systems Vice President and General Manager for Global Fighter Jet Programs John Bean told Defense Daily Friday the company received a request for information (RFI) from Greece and has had a company team there briefing them on BAE's capabilities. The company is beginning a major F-16 upgrade…

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