BAE Systems wants to lead F-15 upgrades market

BAE Systems said on Tuesday it wants to dominate the F-16 fighter jet upgrades market by taking business away from competitor Lockheed Martin Corp, the Pentagon's biggest contractor.

BAE Systems said on Tuesday it wants to dominate the F-16 fighter jet upgrades market by taking business away from competitor Lockheed Martin Corp, the Pentagon's biggest contractor.

In an interview with Bloomberg, Dave Herr, President of BAE's support solutions business, said the London-based company was working to increase international sales and become a leader in the $3.0bn market for F-16 upgrades.

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