Lockheed Martin received a $40.3 million order for Paveway II laser guidance and control kits for the 500- and 2,000-pound bomb under an ongoing production contract, the company announced. The GBU-10 and GBU-12 seeker units incorporate an upgraded, more accurate homing capability, and will be delivered starting next June, according to the Nov. 11 company release. “This contract extends US Air Force production at our Archbald, Pa., facility through first quarter 2016,” said Joe Serra, company guided weapons manager. The order is the eighth awarded under a $475 million, five-year arrangement, according to the release.
Greece is acquiring at least 20 F-35s in a deal valued at $3.5 billion but could double that number with options. It will continue upgrading some of its F-16s but sell some off, possibly to Ukraine, and offer its French Mirage 2000s and Rafales to other countries, as well.