Singapore Outlines Upgrade Plans for F-16C/Ds
An F-16D of the Republic of Singapore Air Force. Rival radars and integrators are available for a planned upgrade to its F-16 fleet. (Photo: Chris Pocock)
An F-16D of the Republic of Singapore Air Force. Rival radars and integrators are available for a planned upgrade to its F-16 fleet. (Photo: Chris Pocock)

Singapore’s intention to upgrade its fleet of about 60 Lockheed Martin F-16C/D fighters was indicated by a recent notification to the U.S. Congress by the Pentagon. But no choice has yet been made between rival upgrade systems integrators BAE Systems and Lockheed Martin. According to the notification, the upgrade will cost Singapore an estimated $2.43 billion, although this total also includes three new weapons.