F-16

L3Harris Technologies said flight testing of its Viper Shield electronic warfare suite is progressing, demonstrating the system’s fully digital capabilities using production-representative hardware and software. The testing is designed to validate performance in real-world combat environments and support accelerated delivery to the global F-16 fleet.

L3Harris accelerates Viper Shield flight tests, advancing delivery of digital electronic warfare for F-16 fighters

L3Harris Technologies said flight testing of its Viper Shield electronic warfare suite is progressing, demonstrating the system’s fully digital capabilities using production-representative hardware and software.

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South American media reported on January 31, citing unofficial information from Peru and the United States, that the government in Lima has decided to accept a U.S. offer for 12 Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Fighting Falcon Block 70 multirole combat aircraft. The reports indicate the decision reflects Peru’s intent to modernize its air force through a government-to-government arrangement with Washington.

Media reports point to Peru’s selection of U.S. F-16 Block 70 fighters ahead of possible LOA signing

South American media reported on January 31, citing unofficial information from Peru and the United States, that the government in Lima has decided to accept a U.S. offer for 12 Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Fighting Falcon Block 70 multirole combat aircraft.

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Ukraine and NATO have agreed to focus their cooperation on strengthening air defence, deploying F-16 fighter jets, advancing Patriot systems and HIMARS, and maintaining a technological edge.

Ukraine and NATO set priorities on air defence, F-16s and HIMARS cooperation

  The priorities were discussed during a meeting between Ukraine’s Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, NATO Senior Representative in Ukraine Patrick Turner and Lieutenant General Curtis A. Buzzard, who leads NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine and the Security Assistance Group – Ukraine. Fedorov thanked NATO for its sustained support and coordination of critical defence

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Two U.S. Air Force F-16 fighters from the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base carried out routine Agile Combat Employment operations on 3 December while training at Campia Turzii, Romania, along Europe’s Eastern Flank. The mission demonstrated the United States’ ability to project and sustain combat airpower with the support of NATO Allies.

U.S. Air Force F-16 fighters conduct Agile Combat Employment training with rapid-refuel operations in Romania

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 fighters from the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base carried out routine Agile Combat Employment operations on 3 December while training at Campia Turzii, Romania, along Europe’s Eastern Flank.

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