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US approves F-16 spare parts sale to Taiwan amid rising tensions
The United States has approved two arms deals worth $385 million for Taiwan, including spare parts for F-16 fighter jets, radar systems, and tactical communications equipment.
The United States has approved two arms deals worth $385 million for Taiwan, including spare parts for F-16 fighter jets, radar systems, and tactical communications equipment.
F-35A stealth fighters to replace F-16s by 2026 at Misawa Air Base
In response to growing threats from China, North Korea, and Russia, the United States is upgrading its military presence in Japan by replacing F-16 Fighting Falcons with F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters at Misawa Air Base.
In response to growing threats from China, North Korea, and Russia, the United States is upgrading its military presence in Japan by replacing F-16 Fighting Falcons with F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters at Misawa Air Base.
F-35 takes center stage in manned-unmanned combat evolution with XQ-58A Valkyrie
The F-35 is now spearheading the integration of manned and unmanned combat systems. Recent tests pairing the F-35 with the XQ-58A Valkyrie drone demonstrated the potential of collaborative combat operations, where advanced stealth jets and autonomous vehicles work together to dominate the battlefield.
The F-35 is now spearheading the integration of manned and unmanned combat systems. Recent tests pairing the F-35 with the XQ-58A Valkyrie drone demonstrated the potential of collaborative combat operations, where advanced stealth jets and autonomous vehicles work together to dominate the battlefield.
- Turkey cancels request to buy 79 F-16 Block 70 upgrade kits from the US
- Elbit to upgrade USAF F-16 Block 40/42 ‘Head-Up’ displays
- Ukrainian F-16 reportedly shoots down second Russian Su-34 "Fullback"
- Netherlands delivers final two promised F-16's for training Ukrainian pilots in Romania
- Romania signs contract to purchase 32 F-35 fighter jets
- Aviano airman’s portable F-16 ladder idea rides momentum of Spark Tank triumph
- F-35C makes history with first combat strikes by U.S. Marine Squadron
F-16 Fleet Status
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Fleet overview:
scrapped: 204
write-off: 622
preserved: 165
stored: 595
instructional: 120
on order: 118
active: 2853
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Changes '23/'24:
Fleet adds: 32
Fleet drop: 87
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Today in F-16 history
1 Dec 1992
Greece orders 40 F-16s (Peace Xenia II).
Greece orders 40 F-16s (Peace Xenia II).
Dec 1998
Worlwide F-16 fleet exceeds eight million flight hours.
Worlwide F-16 fleet exceeds eight million flight hours.
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7,000 Flying Hours
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USAF #83165F-16C Block 25
Was the first F-16 airframe to break 7,000 flight hours and a small commemorative decal was applied to the tail in 2008. This Viper also wears 15 various bomb markings and three gun strafe markings from a prior OIF deployment and hence was called 'Lethal Lady'. It was retired just a few months after reaching the 7,000 flight hours.
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Crew Chief Profiles
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Kyle (added:
22 May 2020)
- 312 TFTS | 80 FS | 389 FS | 389 FS
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Cummings (added:
6 Oct 2024)
- 120 FW | 120 FW
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Buzard (added:
26 Sep 2024)
- 55 FS
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Rafael
Flores (added:
18 Sep 2024)
- 309 FS
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Thomas
Quinn (added:
14 Apr 2024)
- 480 FS | 8 FS | 35 FS | 14 FS
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