Spain invests €40 million to modernize 19 Northrop F-5B fighters, which will extend the life of aircraft until 2030

The Spanish government has authorized the Ministry of Defense to begin modernizing the Northrop F-5B fighter jets. Upgrade

will extend the service life of aircraft, presumably until the end of the decade.

What is known

The Spanish Air Force operates 19 F-5B fighters. Due to modernization, they will remain in service until 2030. The life extension program will cost €40 million.

Approximately 20 years ago, fighters were already undergoing an upgrade. They received new aviation electronics, which made it possible to extend the service life.

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Secretary of State for DefenseAmparo Valcarce announced in March of this year that the aircraft needed to be upgraded. However, at that time it was assumed that the fighters would retire in 2028, and the program would cost €25 million.