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Belgian Air Force sends 8 F-16s to UAE for training
BAF F-16AM #FA-131 during his display at the Open door at Leeuwarden in 2008, shooting a lot of flares away. [Photo by Janssens Ronny]
Sep 08, 2015 - Kleine Brogel and Florennes Air Base will deploy eight F-16s and about 45 Belgian F-16 pilots to Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates from 11 October to 19 November for three training periods. [Read more...]
First female F-16 pilot to serve the UAE
Captain Mariam Hassan Salem Al Mansouri has become the first Emirati female pilot to serve in the UAE Air Force and may very well be the first Gulf woman to enjoy the title. She is 35 and flies the F-16 block 60 aircraft as a squadron commander. [UAEAF photo]
Jun 11, 2014 - Captain Mariam Hassan Salem Al Mansouri has become the first Emirati female pilot to serve in the UAE Air Force and may very well be the first Gulf woman to enjoy the title. She is 35 and flies the F-16 block 60 aircraft as a squadron commander. [Read more...]
United Arab Emirates to purchase 30 F-16s Block 61?
UAEAF F-16F block 60 #3018 is parked on the tarmac at Nellis AFB during Red Flag 12-4 on July 30th, 2012. [Avtech photo]
Jan 24, 2014 - The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress on Jan 23 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates F-16 Block 61s and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $270 million. [Read more...]
Iraq purchases a further 18 F-16s
A USAF F-16C returns to the fight after receiving fuel on June 10th, 2008 during a mission over Iraq. The aircraft is assigned to Balad AB and is deployed from Hill AFB. [USAF photo by MSgt. Andy Dunaway]
May 02, 2013 - On Tuesday it was announced that Lockheed Martin Aeronautics were awarded a $830 Million contract to supply Iraq with a further batch of 18 F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. The contract is expected to run through till April 30, 2014. [Read more...]
UAE requests F-16 program support package
UAEAF F-16E block 60s #3074, #3078, #3079 & F-16F block 60 #3025 fly in formation during a multinational exercise on December 9th, 2009, in Southwest Asia. [USAF photo by SSgt. Michael B. Keller]
May 25, 2011 - The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress May 24 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates for support and maintenance of F-16 aircraft and associated equipment worth an estimated $100 million. [Read more...]
UAE block 60s arrive in Italy for Libyan operations
UAEAF F-16E block 60 #3048 from 1 sqn is coming in for landing at Decimomannu AB on March 27th, 2011 to take part in Operation Odyssey Dawn over Libya. [Photo by <a href="http://www.awti-decimo.com" target="new">Massimo Pieranunzi</a>]
Mar 28, 2011 - Six F-16 block 60 aircraft from the United Arab Emirates together with six Mirages landed at Decimomannu AB, Italy on Sunday ahead of their deployment to help enforce the no-fly zone over Libya. [Read more...]
U.A.E crosses Atlantic for Red Flag
UAEAF maintainer gives hand signals to a F-16D block 60 (#3020) pilot after a mission during Exercise Red Flag 11-2 at Nellis AFB on January 31st, 2011. [USAF photo by SSgt. Benjamin Wilson]
Feb 03, 2011 - The United Arab Emirates air force recently flew a squadron of F-16 Block 60 Desert Falcons across the Atlantic Ocean for the first time to participate in Red Flag 11-2 and strengthen partnerships with allied nations. [Read more...]
UAE wrap up F-16 training in Arizona
UAEAF and Air Defense pilots and maintenance officers salute as an F-16F Desert Falcon taxis out on the 162nd FW flight line at Tucson IAP for the last time on October 20th, 2010. Five of 13 UAE fighters stationed here since 2004 for training began the journey home while the rest will follow over the next month. [USAF photo by Maj. Gabe Johnson]
Oct 21, 2010 - After roughly a decade of F-16 flight and maintenance training with Arizona Air Guardsmen, the United Arab Emirates Air Force and Air Defense and the 162nd Fighter Wing celebrate the successful conclusion of their formal training relationship and reflect on the bonds of friendship that will remain. [Read more...]
Falcon Air Meet 2010
Capt. Bailyn Beck prepares F-16C block 50 #91-0395 from the 55th FS for take-off on October 18th, 2010 as part Falcon Air Meet 2010 at Azraq AB. [USAF photo by SSgt. Eric Harris]
Oct 19, 2010 - Falcon Air Meet 2010 officially kicked off Oct. 19 at Azraq Royal Jordanian Air Base in the country of Jordan. [Read more...]
F-16 is most advanced 4th gen fighter
UAEAF F-16E block 60 #3033 from the 148th FS lands at Nellis AFB following a Red Flag 09-5 training mission on August 27th, 2009. [USAF photo by TSgt. Michael R. Holzworth]
Jul 20, 2010 - The versions of the F-16 being delivered to customers now are the most advanced 4th Generation multi-role fighter aircraft currently available on the international market and are building on the F-16's reputation for effectiveness and value, the Lockheed Martin director of business development for the program said today. [Read more...]
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