Air forces in North Africa are favouring Lockheed Martin, with Egypt ordering 20 F-16s and Tunisia signing up for two C-130J Super Hercules.
Egypt’s new Fighting Falcons will bring its fleet up to 260. The country became the first Arab nation to purchase aeroplanes from the US military in 1980.
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Their most recent order consists of 16 F-16Cs and four F-16Ds with the final combat fighters set to be delivered in 2013.
Vice-president of Lockheed Martin F-16 programmes John Larson said this was a proud moment for the company, marking its 53rd follow-on purchase from 14 customers.
Tunisia signed the contract with Lockheed, which includes three years of logistical support, at a ceremony in capital city Tunis at the end of February.
Vice-president of Lockheed Martin Air Mobility Jim Grant said more and more people were appreciating the flexibility and proven performance of the C-130J.
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By GlobalDataCurrently a fleet of C-130Hs and C-130Bs operate out of Tunisia carrying out missions varying from worldwide relief efforts to firefighting.
The global fleet of F-16s now tops 4,400, representing 25 nations across the globe. Tunisia is the 12th country to order a Super Hercules.
