U.S. and Slovak F-16 fighters conduct first joint air combat training exercise, strengthening NATO interoperability
The U.S. Air Force and the Slovak Air Force conducted a joint air-to-air training exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona from February 12 to 17, 2026.
Peru selects F-16 Block 70/72 fighter jets to modernize air force fleet, President says
Peru has selected U.S.-made F-16 Block 70/72 fighter jets as its new combat aircraft, President José Balcázar said on March 20.
Greek parliamentary committee backs €4.7 billion defence modernisation plan including air defence shield and F-16 upgrades
Greece has taken another step toward strengthening its armed forces after a parliamentary committee approved a series of defence procurement and modernisation programmes.
Lockheed Martin highlights two decades of Polish F-16 service reinforcing NATO air defence and regional security
The Polish Air Force is marking two decades of F-16 Fighting Falcon operations, a milestone that reflects the aircraft’s central role in modernizing Poland’s airpower and strengthening NATO’s eastern flank.
Israeli Air Force image shows F-16I Sufa fighter armed with four RAMPAGE stand-off missiles
The Israeli Air Force has released a new nighttime image showing an F-16I Sufa fighter equipped with four RAMPAGE stand-off missiles.
Western and Ukrainian pilots assigned to newly formed F-16 Squadron in Ukraine – Intelligence Online
A new F-16 squadron staffed by experienced Western and Ukrainian pilots has been formed within the Ukrainian Air Force, according to a report by Intelligence Online.
Fleet Readiness Center Southwest establishes F-16 Viper depot maintenance capability in 18 months
Fleet Readiness Center Southwest, in partnership with Program Management Activity 226, has established a new depot-level maintenance program for the U.S. Navy’s F-16 Viper aircraft.
Slovakia in talks with U.S. to buy four more F-16 Block 70 jets to boost air defence capabilities
On 15 February, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced discussions with Washington on the purchase of four additional Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 multirole fighter aircraft.
U.S. Navy completes first-ever F-16C structural sustainment repair, delivering aircraft ahead of schedule
The U.S. Navy has completed its first-ever Programmed Structural Sustainment Repair on an F-16C Viper, delivering the aircraft eight months ahead of schedule.
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.
Lockheed Martin secures $328.5 million U.S. FMS deal to deliver Legion-ES IRST systems for Taiwan’s F-16 fighters
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $328.5 million Foreign Military Sales contract by the U.S. government to produce IRST21 Legion-ES sensor systems.
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.