Etiqueta: F-16
The U.S. confirms the transfer of AGM-154 glide bombs for the F-16 fighter of the Ukrainian Air Force
Shortly before welcoming President Volodymyr Zelensky to the White House, the U.S. government confirmed the shipment of a new military aid package worth $8 billion to Ukraine, which includes a wide array of items, including AGM-154 JSOW glide bombs for the F-16 fighter jets...
After more than 40 years of service, the Royal Netherlands Air Force prepares to retire its F-16 fighters
On September 27, a significant date will unfold for the Royal Netherlands Air Force. This day will mark the final flight of the F-16 Fighting Falcons over Dutch skies, which will be replaced by the F-35A stealth fighters. This is noteworthy, as previously announced,...
F-16 fighters of the U.S. Air Force intercepted Tu-142MK and Il-38 patrol aircraft of the Russian Navy in Alaska’s ADIZ
Through an official release of photographs, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) confirmed the deployment of U.S. Air Force F-16 fighters to intercept Russian Navy Tu-142MK and Il-38 maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare aircraft operating in Alaska's ADIZ. Although no further details were...
The U.S. would include stealth JASSM missiles for the Ukrainian Air Force’s F-16s in its upcoming military aid package
Since mid-August and early September, various local media have reported on the ongoing analyses and efforts by the United States to equip the Ukrainian Air Force's F-16 fighter jets with stealth JASSM cruise missiles. According to recent reports, the U.S. government is continuing to...
The U.S. Air Force will purchase more APG-83 AESA radars for the modernization of its F-16s to the Block 70 configuration
On Tuesday, September 17, the U.S. Department of Defense announced a new contract awarded to Northrop Grumman for the production of additional APG-83 AESA radars to equip the U.S. Air Force's F-16s as part of their modernization to the Block 70 configuration. This represents...
The F-16 and K-8 of the Bolivarian Military Aviation carried out missions to neutralize illegal runways and aircraft
According to information shared on its social media, K-8 attack aircraft and F-16 fighters from the Bolivarian Military Aviation (AMB) of Venezuela carried out an interception and neutralization operation of a suspicious aircraft linked to drug smuggling during a border reconnaissance mission.
According to GJ...
The Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force has been dismissed following the loss of the first F-16 fighter
On Friday, August 30, following the loss of the first F-16 fighter jet and its pilot during a Russian bombing, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky decided to dismiss the Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk. This was announced on the official...
The U.S. Navy was close to acquiring F-16 fighters to be retired by Greece for its Aggressor Squadrons
As part of the ceremony for receiving a new F-16 fighter into the U.S. Navy Reserve on August 27, it was confirmed that the Navy sought to acquire F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters from the Greek Air Force that were nearing retirement to integrate them...
