Diminishing defense budgets are forcing military fighter manufacturers to scramble for fewer sales opportunities.rnLockheed Martin was the only manufacturer to announce a new signing at the air show—an Israeli order for 52 more F-l6Is under a previous option (AW&ST June 25, p. 22). Greece has a similar option to acquire additional F-16s that also expires by year-end. Oman, meanwhile, is also interested in acquiring 10-12 F-16s, and Lockheed Martin expects a contract to be signed before the end of the year with Chile on an order for 12 aircraft.
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