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US approves $110 Million equipment to support RNLAF F-16s
Apr 27, 2018 - The US State Department has approved a foreign military sales agreement worth approximately $110 million for the Dutch government to defense services and articles in support of its F-16 training unit based in Tucson, AZ. [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...]
Belgian F-16s to join operation against ISIS
Sep 26, 2014 - Six Belgian Air Force F-16s left for the Middle East where they will take part in the international coalition operation against "Islamic State" (IS) militants in Iraq. The F-16s left for Greece at around 16:30h today. [Read more...]
ENJJPT Star Awarded to Dutch Pilot
Sep 17, 2014 - The ENJJPT Star program is designed to recognize extraordinary aviation moments by pilots who have graduated from the ENJJPT program. Each commander of the 13-partner countries has the opportunity to nominate someone for a star. This year, the honor was conferred upon a pilot from the Royal Netherlands Air Force, Colonel Peter Tankink. [Read more...]
RNlAF to send four F-16s for Ukraine crisis air support
May 26, 2014 - The Netherlands has decided to send four fighters in September in order to strengthen the air police mission in the Baltic states. The Dutch will also take the opportunity to train with colleagues from the Polish Air Force and with the AWACS radar aircraft. [Read more...]
RNLAF F-16 damaged at Kandahar
Jun 15, 2008 - The Dutch Ministry of Defence announced via its website that one if its F-16s sustained damage to its landing gear during a take-off from Kandahar airfield. [Read more...]
Jordan acquires 8 Dutch and 14 Belgian F-16 MLUs
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...]
Dutch to send six F-16s to Afghanistan for elections
Aug 22, 2004 - The Netherlands Air Force will send six F-16 fighter jets and up to 210 supporting troops to Afghanistan to boost security during the October elections. [Read more...]
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