
The U.S. State Department has approved an up to $7.3 billion foreign military sale to Poland of the Lockheed Martin [LMT] F-16 Viper Midlife Upgrade, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said on Wednesday. "The proposed sale will allow Poland to modify and upgrade its existing F-16 aircraft to the new Viper configuration," DSCA said. "The F-16 Viper Midlife Upgrade (MLU) will bolster Poland’s air defense and surveillance capabilities, support national security, and strengthen Poland’s defense and contributions to NATO." The…