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Bahrain requests $750M worth weapons for F-16V block 70 fighters
May 08, 2019 - The Government of Bahrain has requested to buy $750 million worth weapons to support its fleet of F-16 Block 70/F-16V aircraft from the United States. [Read more...]
Lockheed Martin awarded contract to build F-16 Block 70s for Bahrain
Jun 25, 2018 - Lockheed Martin received a $1.12 billion contract from the U.S. government to produce 16 new F-16 Block 70 aircraft for the Royal Bahraini Air Force. [Read more...]
Bahrain to buy 19 new F-16Vs and upgrade 20 current Block 40s
Sep 08, 2017 - The US State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sale to Bahrain for 19 F-16V fighter aircraft estimated to cost US$2.785 billion besides upgrading its 20 existing F-16 Block 40 aircraft to F-16V configuration for US$1.082 billion. [Read more...]
Bahraini pilot survives F-16 jet crash
Dec 30, 2015 - Saudi Arabia says a Bahraini pilot who was flying for a kingdom-led coalition battling Shiite rebels in Yemen has survived a plane crash caused by a technical failure. [Read more...]
L-3 Link wins contract for F-16 From US DoD
Dec 20, 2011 - L-3 Communications won a re-competition for the U.S. Air Force's F-16 Training System. L-3 Link has received an initial one-year contract to provide pilot and maintenance training devices support. This firm-fixed-price contract, with options through 2019, has a maximum potential value of $469.5 million. [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...]
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...]
New unit histories
Jan 03, 2009 - As you might know we've been continuously compiling historic information on F-16 units for the past 2 years. Today we're proud to announce more than 20 new histories. [Read more...]
Colorado ANG participate in Falcon Air Meet 2008
Dec 15, 2008 - In October, members of the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard, returned to Jordan as judges for the third annual Falcon Air Meet hosted by the Royal Jordanian Air Force. [Read more...]
Building capable allies, strong bonds
Aug 14, 2008 - Over European castles, Middle Eastern deserts and Pacific islands, F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots are soaring in ever-increasing numbers. [Read more...]
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