The United States Air Force has awarded a $33.2 million contract to Top Aces to provide F-16 pilot instructor training in Argentina.
The agreement was finalized under the Foreign Military Sales program, according to a contract announcement released by the service. As reported by Defence Blog, the work is expected to continue through June 30, 2029.
The training program is designed to enable partner nation pilots to achieve independent operational capability outside the United States, meeting the requirement to develop local fighter aviation proficiency without relying on long-term overseas training deployments.
According to the contract notice, the award covers the training of pilot instructors specifically focused on F-16 aircraft operations. The contract was issued as a sole-source acquisition, meaning it was awarded to Top Aces Corp. without a competitive selection process.
Top Aces, based in Mesa, Arizona (USA), is a company specializing in contracted airborne training and adversary support services. It operates fleets configured to replicate modern combat scenarios and provides instructors, aircraft support, and operational training services to military customers under government contracts.
The U.S. Air Force stated that the training effort will take place in Argentina, allowing pilots to develop operational competence within their own regional environment rather than relocating to training centers in North America.
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