RJAF enhances F-16 training
The Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) currently operates 64 F-16A/B Fighting Falcon aircraft from its Al Azraq air base. Supplied under various phases of the Peace Falcon programme, the aircraft are operated by 1, 2 and 6 squadrons.
Squadron training is currently undertaken on an old L3 Link Simulation & Training Unit Training Device (UTD) but this is about to change.
The US government has announced that Orlando-based Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Training has been awarded a $39.5 million firm-fixed-price contract for the production and support of two F-16 air combat training centres.
This foreign military sales contract was
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