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Denmark starts training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16s
Aug 23, 2023 - Ukrainian pilots have begun training on the F-16, a piece of military hardware they deem essential to counter Russian air superiority. A number of Ukrainian engineers and technicians are also undergoing training, in addition to the eight pilots. [Read more...]
Farewell to the Falcon: 457th EFS concludes last deployment flying the F-16
Aug 09, 2023 - The 457th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron stationed in Saudi Arabia, is set to redeploy to its home station at the 301st FW, in Fort Worth, Texas. For the 457th EFS, this will be the last time the squadron deploys with its fleet of F-16C aircraft. [Read more...]
309th FS begins F-16 block swap with Holloman
Jul 24, 2023 - The 309th Fighter Squadron initiated an F-16 Fighting Falcon “block swap” with the 49th Wing at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, on July 10, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. [Read more...]
UK, Netherlands are working to procure F-16 fighters for Ukraine
May 22, 2023 - There is an international fighter jet coalition being forged by the UK and the Netherlands at the Council of Europe summit in Iceland to provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets. [Read more...]
USAF F-16C crashes in South Korea; pilot safe
May 06, 2023 - On Saturday morning May 6, a "Wolf Pack" F-16C crashed in a farming area near Osan Air Base. Fortunately the pilot was able to safely eject and nobody got wounded. [Read more...]
US Air Force successfully flying AI-controlled F-16
Feb 20, 2023 - An autonomous F-16 completed 17 hours of flight testing in December, including advanced fighter maneuvers and beyond-visual-range engagements. The AI algorithm controlling the jet was developed by DARPA's Air Combat Evolution (ACE) program. [Read more...]
The first F-16 Block 70 takes to the skies
Feb 01, 2023 - The long-awaited maiden flight of the first F-16 Block 70 took place on January 24th. The flight lasted for about 50 minutes and included airworthiness checks, such as engine, flight control, and fuel system checks, as well as basic aircraft handling. [Read more...]
Eielson begins updates to its F-16 fleet
Jan 12, 2023 - The 354th Fighter Wing accepted delivery of its first two F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft acquired from Dannelly Field Air National Guard Base, Alabama, on January 12, 2023. [Read more...]
First new-built block 70 F-16 for Bahrain rolled out at Greenville
Nov 23, 2022 - On November 21st, 2022 the first new-built block 70 F-16 destined for Bahrain has left the factory at Greenville. [Read more...]
South Korean Air Force KF-16C crashes west of Wonju after an engine failure
Nov 21, 2022 - A South Korean KF-16C crashed due to an engine issue during a flight mission on Sunday. The pilot managed to safely eject. [Read more...]
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