The HCSAF have announced that the 250 oldest F-45As will be upgraded to F-45AEC (Enhanced Capabilities) standard in a programme which will also tide the F-45 production line over until the F-45C arrives. F-45AEC will replace the radar with a newer version which has also been used on the last 128 F-45As as well as enhancements to the ECM defence suite.
The whole F-45A fleet (all 899 aircraft) will receive modifications and software updates to make them compatible with a new air to surface missile being introduced by the HCSAF in 2111.
