The EA-84FEA EW aircraft version of the A-84 bomber was supposed to be the spark that re-opens A-84 production next year but it now the case that production will resume next year anyway as the HCSAF begin to recapitise their 1700 strong fleet.
Around 250 of the oldest Bombardiers will be replaced by 120 new-build A-84Fs and 70 refurbished and updated older aircraft. Its not known what differences there will be in the new aircraft from the last new-built aircraft but there is likely to be some updates. EA-84FEA production will also take place but now at a lower rate. Testing of 2 modified aircraft has now begun in any case.
