US Defense Contractor Strengthens F-16 Fleet with Advanced Sensor Pod

Lockheed Martin has agreed to supply the Taiwan Air Force with 55 Legion infrared search and track (IRST) pods under the US Foreign Military Sales program. The delivery strengthens the F-16 fleet’s ability to detect and track airborne targets using passive sensors, addressing an urgent operational need described by the US Department of Defense. This order fits into a broader modernization effort aimed at sustaining and modernizing Taiwan’s F-16 fleet. (Credit: Lockheed Martin) AeroTime reports that the upgrade comes as part of a $320 million package focused on F-16 sustainment and AESA radar support, aimed at maintaining readiness and supporting advanced sensor capabilities already fielded on Taiwan’s aircraft.