FIGHTING FALCON/Integrated Weapon System Modernization
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 125
- Short name
- F-16
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Lead component
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Air Force
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 6,954
- Contract obligations
- $4,748,713,144 Since fiscal year 2004
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $235,046,692 |
| FY2025 | $268,093,535 |
| FY2024 | $213,566,873 |
| FY2023 | $174,112,700 |
| FY2022 | $95,325,472 |
| FY2021 | -$586,636 |
| FY2020 | -$10,231,718 |
| FY2019 | -$5,658,986 |
| FY2018 | -$5,373,273 |
| FY2017 | $25,608,794 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $1,971,635,040 | |
| 2 | BAE Systems Information And Electronic Systems Integration Inc. | $282,341,508 | |
| 3 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $208,552,572 | |
| 4 | Goodrich Corporation | $194,932,121 | |
| 5 | United Technologies Corporation | $184,964,000 | |
| 6 | RTX Corporation | $180,783,454 | |
| 7 | Elbitamerica, Inc. | $110,305,760 | |
| 8 | BAE Systems National Security Solutions Inc. | $80,544,623 | |
| 9 | ITT Corporation | $79,118,816 | |
| 10 | Parker-Hannifin Corporation | $72,037,783 |
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About this program
The FIGHTING FALCON/Integrated Weapon System Modernization (F-16) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed by the Department of Defense under the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway. The program encompasses the ongoing modernization, sustainment, and support of the F-16 fighter aircraft fleet through various technical upgrades, engineering services, and component acquisitions. This comprehensive program involves multiple aspects of weapons system integration, avionics upgrades, and structural improvements to maintain and enhance F-16 operational capabilities.
The contract awards associated with this program range from small purchases of individual components valued at under $1,000 to large-scale engineering and sustainment contracts exceeding $400 million. Primary contractors include Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, and Collins Aerospace, with significant awards also going to Mason Electric Co. and Parker-Hannifin Corporation. The majority of contracts are awarded through the Air Force Materiel Command, particularly the Ogden Air Logistics Complex, with contract periods typically spanning 12-36 months. Most awards are firm-fixed-price contracts with no set-aside designations, though some smaller component contracts utilize small business and HUBZone set-asides. Common deliverables include technical order sustainment, radar components, throttle grips, circuit card assemblies, and various structural components. The program includes significant Foreign Military Sales (FMS) support for allied nations including Taiwan, Israel, Turkey, and Indonesia.
Quick answers
What is F-16?
FIGHTING FALCON/Integrated Weapon System Modernization (F-16) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Air Force. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway.
How much has F-16 obligated on contracts?
6,954 contract awards are coded to F-16, and their actions have obligated $4,748,713,144 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on F-16?
The contractors obligated the most on F-16 contracts are Lockheed Martin Corporation ($1,971,635,040), BAE Systems Information And Electronic Systems Integration Inc. ($282,341,508) and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation ($208,552,572).
How much did F-16 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to F-16 obligated $268,093,535 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for F-16?
The latest contract award coded to F-16 is FA823226FB169, awarded to STS Government Solutions, LLC on May 4, 2026.
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