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From 2004

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HARM Targeting System receives early evaluation
Sep 09, 2004 - The F-16 High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missile, or HARM, Targeting System test team here recently completed an early contractor test and evaluation on a new pod that will potentially expand the Fighting Falcon's warfighting capabilities. [Read more...]
Belgian 31 Sqn wins second consecutive Silver Tiger Trophy
Sep 09, 2004 - For the second consecutive year 31 'Tiger' Squadron was able to capture the famous "Silver Tiger Award". This time however, it was a ex-aequo with the German 321 Squadron. [Read more...]
Eight F-16 squadrons participating in NATO Air Meet 04
Sep 09, 2004 - Turkey is currently hosting NATO's live-flying exercise NATO Air Meet 04. It is taking place from 04 untill 16 September 2004, with live flying between 06-10 and 13-16 September 2004. [Read more...]
UAE prepare for new F-16 bases
Sep 07, 2004 - The United Arab Emirates prepare to complete new facilities for its F-16E/F Desert Falcon. The first batch of the 80 F-16s on order is scheduled to arrive in the UAE by the end of 2004. [Read more...]
First operational F-16 Block 60s arrived in Tucson today
Sep 03, 2004 - The first two operational F-16 Block 60's landed today at the Tucson ANG, where pilots of the United Arab Emirates will start training with the 162nd Fighter Wing after the initial acceptance inspection. [Read more...]
Hurricane Frances chases F-16s to Texas
Sep 03, 2004 - Several dozen military planes from Florida bases are being flown to Texas to avoid Hurricane Frances. The Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base in Fort Worth will be the interim home for the planes until the hurricane passes. [Read more...]
Loss of situational awareness led to fatal F-16 collision
Aug 31, 2004 - A pilot's momentary loss of situational awareness caused two F-16 Fighting Falcons to collide May 17 over southwestern Indiana, according to a U.S. Air Force report released on Monday. [Read more...]
Human factors caused RSAF F-16 crash in Arizona
Aug 30, 2004 - The crash of the Singapore Air Force F-16 fighter jet in Arizona on May 18th was solely caused by human factors, an inquiry by the RSAF has found, ruling out negligence or foul play. [Read more...]
Dutch air force to order six RecceLites
Aug 26, 2004 - The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) is to acquire six RecceLite airborne reconnaissance systems, including datalink components, two mobile ground stations and two portable ground terminals for its F16 multirole fighter operations. [Read more...]
Avionics techs protect F-16s
Aug 26, 2004 - Maintainers operate 24 hours daily to ensure that F-16s at Kunsan AB can defeat sophisticated anti-aircraft defense systems during combat. These advanced systems are posing a threat against unstealthy Air Force aircraft. [Read more...]
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