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Lockheed Martin to deliver new Simulation-Based F-16 training environment to RJAF
RJAF F-16B ADF #232 from 2 sqn flies along side F-16A ADF #674 over the Jordanian desert on August 11th, 2004. [RJAF photo]
Sep 27, 2016 - Lockheed Martin will deliver a new simulation-based F-16 training environment for the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) under a contract valued at nearly $40 million. [Read more...]
Belgian F-16s leave for the Middle East to participate in Inherent Resolve
BAF F-16AM #FA-98 manoeuvres into position behind a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft before an aerial refuelling over an undisclosed location in southern Afghanistan on August 18th, 2011. The pilot was on a mission providing close-air support to coalition forces. [USAF photo by MSgt. Jeffrey Allen]
Jun 28, 2016 - Six Belgian F-16 fighter jets left Kleine Brogel airbase yesterday heading for Jordan. They will resume operation "Desert Falcon" which was started in October 2014 but interrupted in June 2015 due to budgetary constraints. [Read more...]
Jordanian F-16 crashes, pilot captured by Islamic State
RJAF F-16AM #150 from 1 sqn disconnects from a USAF KC-10A Extender aircraft from 908th EARS after refueling during a multinational exercise on December 9th, 2009, in Southwest Asia. [USAF photo by SSgt. Michael B. Keller]
Dec 24, 2014 - Jordanian state news agency reported the countries armed forces had lost a warplane on Wednesday morning while flying a mission over Syria and one of its pilots had been captured by Islamic State (IS). [Read more...]
Exercise Eager Tiger 2014 off to a roaring start
RJAF F-16BM #159 landing during Exercise Eager Tiger on May 11th, 2014 at an air base in northern Jordan. [USAF photo by SSgt. Tyler McLain]
May 12, 2014 - Exercise Eager Tiger 2014 officially kicked off May 11 at an air base in northern Jordan, bringing together U.S. and Jordanian military forces and giving them the chance to participate in friendly competitions while expressing their commitment to regional security and stability. [Read more...]
Pakistan receives first five F-16s from Jordan
The PAF received the first 5 of 13 F-16s purchased from Jordan on April 27th, 2014 at Mushaf AB. The pilots who ferried the aircraft, the ambassador of the of Jordan Nawaf Khalifa Saraieh and senior PAF and army officers who attended the arrival ceremony are seen in this photo. [Irshad Sheikh photo]
Apr 28, 2014 - The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) received the first 5 of 13 F-16s purchased from Jordan on Sunday at Mushaf Air Base, Pakistan. The ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to Pakistan Nawaf Khalifa Saraieh and senior PAF and army officers also attended the arrival ceremony. [Read more...]
Pakistan acquiring F-16s from Jordan
PAF F-16A #85726 and F-16B #84608 over the Choolistan desert, armed with AIM-9 Sidewinders - the PAF's main air-to-air weapons [PAF photo]
Feb 19, 2014 - Pakistani press is reporting that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has acquired one squadron of F-16 multi-role fighter aircraft from Jordan with 13 being inducted into the service next month. [Read more...]
Another batch of Belgian F-16s delivered to Jordan
RJAF F-16BM #138 from 1 sqn is spotted taxiing out of a shelter at Al Azraq AB on October 21st, 2009 during the Falcon Air Meet. [<a href="http://www.trueblueaviapress.be" target="new">Trueblueaviationpress</a> photo by Edwin Borremans]
Jul 18, 2011 - The second flight of four from a total batch of nine F-16 fighters were delivered to Jordan today (with the first flight leaving last Wednesday) from Kleine Brogel airbase. [Read more...]
Jordan acquires 8 Dutch and 14 Belgian F-16 MLUs
BAF F-16A block 15 #FA-58 from 31 sqn is parked on the tarmac with a light step attached to the cockpit. This aircraft was later upgraded to MLU standards and is currently stored as part of the latest defence cuts in Belgium. [Photo by Mike Kopack]
Apr 20, 2006 - Jordan signed a letter of Intent (LoI) for the acquisition of 22 F-16 MLUs, the Belgian Ministry of Defence announced today. The deal is for 8 Dutch and 14 Belgian F-16 MLUs. [Read more...]
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