The United States Air Force has entered into a contract worth 33.2 million dollars with Top Aces to deliver instructor pilot training on F-16 i Argentina.
The agreement was awarded under the Foreign Military Sales program, according to a contract notice published by the service. As reported by Defence Blogthe work is expected to continue until 30 June 2029.
The training program is intended to enable pilots from partner nations to achieve independent operational capability outside the United States, fulfilling the requirement to develop local expertise in combat aircraft operations without having to rely on long stays abroad for training.
According to the contract notice, the award covers the training of instructor pilots with a specific focus on operations with F-16-fly. The contract was issued as a direct procurement, meaning it was awarded Top Aces Corp. without a competitive selection process.
Top Acesbased in Mesa, Arizona (USA), is a company specializing in contract air training and adversary support services. The company operates fleets configured to mimic modern combat scenarios and provides instructors, flight support and operational training services to military customers under government contracts.
The United States Air Force stated that the training will take place in Argentina, allowing the pilots to develop operational skills in their own regional environment rather than being moved to training centers in North America.
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