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Belgian Secretary of Defence visits F-16 deployment in Afghanistan Aug 03, 2005 - The Belgian Secretary of Defence - A. Flahaut - visited Afghanistan on July 22nd till 24th, where he paid a visit to the Belgian troops, contributing to the "ISAF" (International Security Assistance Force) 'peace force' under NATO command in Kondoz and Kabul. [Read more...]	388th Fighter Wing troops deployed to Iraq Jan 05, 2005 - Pilots from the 34th Fighter Squadron deployed from Hill Air Force Base to Iraq where they'll assist ground troops. After a year of preparation, members of the 388th fighter wing will spend a four month rotation in the Middle East. [Read more...]

A closer look at SNIPER-XR Oct 04, 2004 - Aviation Week And Space Technology has an excellent article about detailed SNIPER-XR pod use. The SNIPER being one of the latest generation laser designator and sensor pods available for the F-16. [Read more...]	Targeting pods bolster F-16 pilot training Jan 28, 2004 - The 149th Fighter Wing received 10 Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night, or LANTIRN, targeting pods that will literally put its current class of F-16 fighter pilots right on target with their training. The unit will be the first in the Air Force to graduate pilots from the F-16 basic course with targeting pod training. [Read more...]
Belgian Air Force 2004-2007 investment plan Jan 13, 2004 - After the news, in October and December of last year, that the Belgian military would again see some major drawbacks, the Belgian government has decided on January 9th on the investment plan for the next 4 years. [Read more...]	Egypt obtains Lantirn systems support Jan 08, 2004 - Egypt has received approval from the Bush administration to support U.S.-origin advanced navigation air pods for Cairo's F-16 fleet. The U.S. Defense Department has awarded Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control a $9.5 million contract to upgrade equipment for the LANTIRN system. [Read more...]
TuAF F-16C crashes - pilot safe Dec 22, 2003 - Today, at 18:31 local time, a Turkish F-16C block 40 crashed during a training flight. The F-16 belonged to the 6th AJÜ (Ana Jet Üs), based at Bandirma AB. Pilot Serhat Yildirim ejected safely but suffered some injuries. [Read more...]	Robins signs maintenance pact with Lockheed Nov 20, 2003 - Robins Air Force Base signed a partnership agreement with Lockheed Martin to provide depot maintenance and long-term sustainment for the ATP Sniper pod. [Read more...]
Pentagon considers selling $1.1 billion worth of arms to Oman May 11, 2002 - The U.S. Defense Department plans to sell Oman $1.1 billion worth of arms, including 12 Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Corp. F-16 fighter jets. It would be the first sale of F-16s to Oman, which is located at the entrance of the Persian Gulf and within striking distance of Afghanistan. [Read more...]	With 300,000 hours, Kunsan's 8th Fighter Wing sets F-16 record Feb 17, 2002 - U.S. Eighth Fighter Wing pilots from Kunsan AB (South Korea) have set an Air Force record, amassing 300,000 hours in the F-16 since the aircraft deployed here in 1981. [Read more...]

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