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Boeing, BAE Systems Compete for F-16 Upgrade Work
Korea is one of many countries seeking to upgrade their F-16s. Lockheed Martin is facing competition from BAE Systems and Boeing for the work. (Photo: Lockheed Martin)
Korea is one of many countries seeking to upgrade their F-16s. Lockheed Martin is facing competition from BAE Systems and Boeing for the work. (Photo: Lockheed Martin)

Competition in the F-16 upgrade market is heating up, with Boeing joining BAE Systems in challenging Lockheed Martin’s dominance as OEM. Boeing is touting the experience it gained recently in converting F-16s to unmanned drones for the U.S. Air Force. BAE Systems continues to emphasize its 270-aircraft upgrade for the U.S. National Guard, as a basis for securing international work.