DID Benelux reader David Vandenberghe lets us know that the Gazet van Antwerpen is reporting that Jordan is acquiring surplus F-16 A/B fighters which underwent the MLU (mid-life upgrade). DID noted in November 2005 that Jordan had already acquired 3 two-seater F-16Bs from the Netherlands for training purposes. To date, Jordan has received a total of 35 F-16s from the US and Dutch governments (16+17+3).
The Netherlands MINDEF and Belgian Ministries of Defence have confirmed the sale, signing a declaration of intent (in Amman) to sell 20 surplus F-16's MLU: 5 single seat F-16AM and 3 dual seat F-16BM's from the Dutch inventory (108 aircraft remaining operational), and 12 Belgian AF F-16 MLU's (specific types not designated). No estimated value was given, but a range of $200-500 million is reasonable depending on the specifics of the deal and what else is included.
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