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USAF F-16 launches Stand-in Attack Weapon for first time
Dec 03, 2024 - A tactical air-to-surface missile, known as the Stand-in Attack Weapon, successfully released from a 40th Flight Test Squadron F-16C for the first time Nov. 7 over a range in the Gulf of Mexico. [Read more...]
US approves F-16 spare parts sale to Taiwan amid rising tensions
Dec 01, 2024 - The US State Department has approved two arms deals worth $385 million for Taiwan, including spare parts for F-16 fighter jets, radar systems, and tactical communications equipment to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in the US. [Read more...]
Turkey cancels request to buy 79 F-16 Block 70 upgrade kits from the US
Nov 28, 2024 - The Turkish Air Force cancelled its request to buy 79 F-16 Block-70 upgrade kits from the US, opting instead for a comparable indigenous solution based on #TUSAS F-16 Özgür-II platform. [Read more...]
Elbit to upgrade USAF F-16 Block 40/42 ‘Head-Up’ displays
Nov 26, 2024 - The USAF has contracted Elbit to supply F-16 Block 40/42 Wide-Angle Conventional Head-Up Display (WACHUD) replacements. This is a major step in the ongoing modernization of the USAF’s legacy fighter jets, ensuring they remain mission-capable for years to come. [Read more...]
Ukrainian F-16 reportedly shoots down second Russian Su-34 "Fullback"
Nov 25, 2024 - Unconfirmed reports from Russian military bloggers and aviation sources suggest that a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber was lost under unclear circumstances earlier today. [Read more...]
Netherlands delivers final two promised F-16's for training Ukrainian pilots in Romania
Nov 22, 2024 - The Netherlands has delivered the final two of 18 promised F-16 fighter jets to a training facility in Romania, where Ukrainian pilots and ground crew are being trained to fly and maintain the aircraft for combat, the Dutch Defence ministry said on Wednesday. [Read more...]
Aviano airman’s portable F-16 ladder idea rides momentum of Spark Tank triumph
Nov 20, 2024 - An F-16 Viper pilot’s flash of inspiration amid frustration turned into a win in the annual Air Force innovation competition known as Spark Tank, where he beat out 137 other submissions. [Read more...]
F-16 engine support to Greek F-16s approved by US
Nov 18, 2024 - The US State Department has approved the possible sale of $160 million worth of F-16 engine parts and support to NATO-ally Greece. The package includes spare parts, handling equipment, software, and other services related to the powerplants. [Read more...]
USAF ACC F-16s to get 3D audio system for faster and clearer pilot alerts
Nov 07, 2024 - The Denmark based high-tech Terma Group was awarded a $9 million contract to supply its 3D-Audio system to the U.S. Air Force Combat Command’s F-16s. An upgrade that will be stretched over the next two years. [Read more...]
U.S. greenlights $941 million munition and support package to equip Argentina’s F-16s
Oct 31, 2024 - The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Argentina, providing essential equipment, services, and logistical support for the nation’s recently acquired F-16 Block 10/15 fighter jets. [Read more...]
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