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480 FS F-16 pilot reaches 4,000 flight hours
Dec 16, 2011 - Only 33 pilots in the 20-year history of the F-16 Fighting Falcon have reached 4,000 flying hours in the aircraft until December 14. [Read more...]
Oman to purchase 12 additional F-16s
Dec 15, 2011 - The US Department of Defense on December 14th, has announced that Lockheed Martin have been awarded $600M fixed-price contract for a Foreign Military Sales program that will provide the government of Oman 12 additional F-16 C/D Block 50 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft. [Read more...]
DSCA announces further 18 F-16IQ's for Iraq
Dec 14, 2011 - The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Iraq for a further batch of 18 F-16IQ aircraft and associated equipment, parts, weapons, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $2.3 billion. [Read more...]
Thunderbirds release 2012 show schedule
Dec 12, 2011 - The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds have announced their 2012 show schedule. The team is set to perform more than 60 demonstrations in 33 locations, including two shows in Canada. [Read more...]
IDFAF continues to upgrade older F-16s as delivery of the F- 35 might be delayed
Dec 12, 2011 - Amid growing concern that delivery of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter might be delayed, the Israel Air Force is further moving forward with a new upgrade program for its older F-16 fighter jets. [Read more...]
308 FS pilots hits 3,000hrs milestone
Dec 12, 2011 - A Luke pilot reached a feat that fewer than 200 other F-16 pilots have accomplished throughout their careers. [Read more...]
Kunsan displays power, teamwork with Elephant Walk
Dec 09, 2011 - As nature's largest land mammal, the elephant can travel swiftly in almost complete silence. [Read more...]
Last F-16s out provide joint support for Balad
Nov 17, 2011 - The 480th Fighter Squadron recently returned from their first deployment where they flew missions to keep a watchful eye on the joint-force withdrawal from Iraq as the last F-16 Fighting Falcons left Balad. [Read more...]
Indonesia to get 24 F-16 block 25s
Nov 17, 2011 - The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress November 16 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Indonesia for the regeneration and upgrade of 24 F-16C/D Block 25 aircraft and associated equipment & logistical support for an estimated cost of $750 million. [Read more...]
F-16s to strengthen Iraqi air defense
Nov 16, 2011 - During a press conference Nov. 8 the commander of the Iraqi air force said Iraq's purchase of 18 F-16C Fighting Falcons, for their future air defense, will encourage and strengthen the strategic partnership between the U.S. and Iraq. [Read more...]
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