Aircraft
Jordan Buys AESA-equipped F-16 Fighters
The delivery of F-16 Block 70s will significantly improve the RJAF’s capability, although the numbers are half of what was originally expected.
A company graphic depicts an F-16D Block 70 two-seater in typical multirole fighter configuration, including the Sniper targeting pod. (Photo: Lockheed Martin)
A company graphic depicts an F-16D Block 70 two-seater in typical multirole fighter configuration, including the Sniper targeting pod. (Photo: Lockheed Martin)

Jordan has signed the letter of offer and acceptance (LOA) covering the procurement of eight Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 aircraft. The LOA agreement was signed by the country’s armed forces chief, major general Yousef Al-Hnaity, and brigadier general Mohammad Hiyasat, commander of the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF).

The U.S. State Department approved a $4.21 billion sale of 12 F-16C and 4 F-16D fighters to Jordan in early February. The reduction in the number now being purchased may be due to budgetary considerations. The aircraft will be built at Lockheed Martin’s new F-16 plant at Greenville, South Carolina.