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Singapore – F-16 Pilot Training
Oct 04, 2010 - The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Singapore of defined order training for a three-year pilot training program at the Tucson Air National Guard Base in Arizona. [Read more...]
Dutch F-16 pilot training to return to Tucson
May 02, 2010 - The Royal Netherlands Air Force will soon resume F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot training here at Tucson International Airport after a five-year absence. [Read more...]
UAE seeks F-16 pilot training in the USA
Jun 27, 2007 - The Government of United Arab Emirates is moving a request forward to set up a F-16 pilot training program in the USA for there Block 60 "Desert Falcons". The program is similar to whats in place for the Netherlands and Singapore. [Read more...]
Dutch F-16 pilots to train at Springfield AB, Ohio
Dec 10, 2006 - F-16 pilots for the Royal Netherlands Air Force will soon begin training in the U.S. at the Air National Guard base in Springfield, Ohio. [Read more...]
Possible Dutch F-16 training unit at Springfield AB, Ohio
Aug 03, 2006 - As they are a bit cramped for training space, the Royal Netherlands Air Force is looking to establish a Continental United States (CONUS)-based F-16 Formal Training Unit (FTU). [Read more...]
Saudi Arabia increases air training
Dec 09, 2001 - Saudi Arabia has increased efforts to train its air force pilots. The Saudi effort now includes training on the F-16s. The kingdom does not possess an F-16 fleet but is considering purchasing the multi-role jet.

The United States is supporting the Saudi training effort. The Bush administration has approved the sale of a training system for the Saudi air force's Arabian Kadena Interim Training System Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation Program.

The Pentagon has awarded a $19.1 million contract to Cubic Defense Systems Corp., based in San Diego, Calif. The contract is expected to be concluded in May 2005.

Saudi officials said Riyad is considering the F-16 as well as the British Tornado jet to replace the air force's fleet of aging F-5 fighter-jets. Officials said they don't expect an imminent procurement decision. [Read more...]
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