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US F-16 crashes in Afghanistan, pilot safely ejects Mar 29, 2016 - An F-16 fighter crashed during takeoff at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. The pilot ejected safely and is being evaluated for injuries. The crash site has been secured and an investigation is underway. [Read more...]	Netherlands joined US-led coalition air strikes in Syria Feb 17, 2016 - The Netherlands joined a US-led bombing campaign against Daesch targets in Syria. The Dutch were already participating in the coalition by carrying out air strikes in Iraq with four F-16s specializing in close air support of ground operations by Iraqi forces. [Read more...]

F-16s fast-track through flight line fueling Feb 16, 2016 - Airmen of the South Carolina Air National Guard demonstrated the need for speed last weekend as they accelerated six F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets through “hot-pit” ground refueling exercises at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., Feb. 6-7. [Read more...]	Further sale of F-16 Blk 52s to Pakistan Feb 15, 2016 - The State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Pakistan for F-16 Block 52 Aircraft, equipment, training, and logistics support. The estimated cost is $699.04 million. [Read more...]
Greek & US Air Forces continue bilateral training in Souda Bay Feb 02, 2016 - The Hellenic air force and the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron continue bilateral training at Souda Bay, Greece. [Read more...]	Buddy Wing showcases US-ROK alliance Jan 28, 2016 - Personnel from both U.S. and ROK Air Forces gathered to participate in Buddy Wing 16-1, held on January 25 to 29, 2016. [Read more...]
Fatal Egyptian F-16 crash during training exercise Jan 28, 2016 - An Egyptian F-16 crashed during a military exercise at Al Ismailiyah Air Base in north-eastern Egypt, killing both crew members. [Read more...]	Luke F-16 crashes near Bagdad Arizona, Taiwanese pilot killed Jan 21, 2016 - An F-16 (#93-0711) belonging to the 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base crashed in northwestern Arizona today around 08.45h. The pilot, a Taiwanese air force student pilot, did not survive. [Read more...]
US approves $1.9 billion weapons deal for Iraqi F-16s Jan 20, 2016 - The US government approved the probable sale to Iraq of smart bombs, AIM-9M Sidewinder missiles and other munitions for use on its fleet of 36 F-16 fighter jets in a deal valued at up to $1.95 billion, the US Defense Department announced on Wednesday. [Read more...]	Bahraini pilot survives F-16 jet crash Dec 30, 2015 - Saudi Arabia says a Bahraini pilot who was flying for a kingdom-led coalition battling Shiite rebels in Yemen has survived a plane crash caused by a technical failure. [Read more...]

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