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Sensors from Cassidian protect Norwegian F-16s
An RDAF F-16BM is shown with the MILDS-F on the left wing weapon pylon with three integrated sensor heads [Cassidian photo]
Nov 01, 2010 - Cassidian, the recently renamed defence and security pillar of EADS, will protect the F-16 fighter aircraft of the Royal Norwegian Airforce (RNoAF) against missile attacks. [Read more...]
F-16s sustain ash damage from Iceland eruption
BAF F-16AM #FA-71 from 2 Wing is coming in for landing at Leeuwarden AB during Frisian Flag on April 9th, 2008. [Photo by H.W. van Boeijen]
Apr 19, 2010 - NATO officials will not fully confirm a report that several F-16s were damaged by the volcanic ash released from Iceland's, Mount Eyjafjallajökull eruption on April 14, which has caused widespread disruption to air travel across most of Europe. [Read more...]
4 NATO jets trail 2 Russian bombers over Arctic, Atlantic
RNoAF F-16AM #683 & #660 from FLO are passing by the crowd at Kjevik AP on April 7th, 2008 after both performing there. [Photo by Sten Arne Bryde]
Mar 15, 2010 - Two Russian Tu-160 Blackjack strategic bombers that carried out a routine patrol mission over the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans were shadowed by two RoNAF F-16 Fighting Falcons and two RAF Tornados. [Read more...]
Norway awards MMP to Pratt & Whitney
RNoAF F-16AM #662 from the FLO is taking off during Exercise Bold Avenger 2009 at Karup AB on September 15th, 2009. [Photo by Erik Frikke]
Feb 02, 2010 - The Norwegian Defense Logistics Organization (NDLO) has signed an agreement with Pratt & Whitney for a Materials Management Program (MMP) to support the RNoAF's F100-PW-220E engine fleet powering their F-16 aircraft. [Read more...]
Norwegian F-16s scrambled 38 times in 2009
A RNoAF F-16AM takes off in wintery scene at Bodø AB. [Photo by Trond Hyvik]
Jan 26, 2010 - Norwegian F-16 jet fighters identified less Russian military aircrafts outside Norwegian airspace last year than in 2008. [Read more...]
Baltic Air Policing handed to RDAF F-16s
A Danish two-ship F-16A formation neatly showing side- and topview of the F-16. [RDAF photo]
Jan 04, 2009 - Royal Danish Air Force F-16s have taken over the Baltic Air-policing mission from the USAF's 493rd FS after a handover ceremony at the Lithuanian Air Force Aviation Base in Siauliai on January 4th. [Read more...]
MALTS practice bomb carriers enter operational service with the RoNAF
RNoAF F-16AM #660 from FLO is rocketing to the sky at Kjevik AP on April 7th, 2008. [Photo by Sten Arne Bryde]
Oct 10, 2008 - ITT Corporation completed delivery of 50 new-generation "MALTS" two-station practice bomb carriers for use on Royal Norwegian Air Force F-16s. [Read more...]
USAFE F-15s to patrol Baltic airspace from October
23 EFS Baltic Air Policing, Oct 05 - Jan 06 [Asif Shamim Collection]
Sep 10, 2008 - The U.S. Air Force will patrol the airspace over the Baltic states from October, the Latvian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. [Read more...]
Norway requests Sweden to bid for F-16 Fleet Replacement
RNoAF F-16AM #673 & #281 from FLO are flying in formation over Sola AP on June 4th, 2007. [Photo by Sten Arne Bryde]
Jan 21, 2008 - The Royal Norwegian MoD has requested FMV, Sweden's Defence Materiel Administration, to submit binding proposals for the replacement of its ageing fleet of F-16s with the Gripen fighter. [Read more...]
Denmark scrambles F-16s after detecting Russian bomber
A QRA scramble from Skrydstrup on August 18th, 2006. Note the live Sidewinders. [Photo by Henrik]
Oct 30, 2007 - Denmark scrambled two F-16 fighter jets to identify a Russian bomber detected on radar near the NATO member's airspace, the Danish air force said in a statement. [Read more...]
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