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Moroccan F-16 crashes over Yemen
May 11, 2015 - A Moroccan F-16 (#08-8008) taking part in the Saudi Arabian-led coalition fighting in Yemen went missing on Sunday, the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces said in a statement. [Read more...]
First female F-16 pilot to serve the UAE
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?
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...]
Lockheed Martin announces new F-16V at Singapore Air Show
Feb 15, 2012 - Lockheed Martin unveiled a new version of the F-16, which will include an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, upgraded mission computer and improvements to the cockpit. The "V" designation is derived from Viper, the name fighter pilots have called the F-16 from its beginnings. [Read more...]
UAE requests F-16 program support package
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 F-16 veers off runway at Sigonella
Apr 27, 2011 - A Block 60 F-16 belonging to the UAEAF veered off the runway after landing at Sigonella Air Base on Wednesday at 11:35h local time. The pilot ejected safely. [Read more...]
UAE block 60s arrive in Italy for Libyan operations
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...]
UAE wrap up F-16 training in Arizona
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...]
RBAF F-16s make debut at airshow
Jan 24, 2010 - The Royal Bahrain Air Force (RBAF) is to make its international debut at this month's Al Ain Aerobatic Show by sending two F-16s to display during the 4 day event held at Al Ain International Airport in the United Arab Emirates from January 27-30. [Read more...]
UAEAF take off for historic first Red Flag
Aug 21, 2009 - F-16 pilots and maintainers from the United Arab Emirates Air Force are set to participate in their country's first Red Flag exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 22 - Sept. 5. [Read more...]
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