Elbit Systems of America Secures $471M F-16 Sustainment Contract

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Elbit Systems of America a $471.6M firm-fixed-price contract for F-16 sustainment. The contract requires Elbit Systems of America to provide a pylon-based infrared missile warning system for the F-16 platform.

Work for the contract will be done in Fort Worth, Texas, through February 2030, the Department of Defense said.

About $17M in National Guard and Reserve Equipment funds will be obligated at the time of award.

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Hill Air Force Base in Utah is the contracting activity.