Romanian F-16 shoots down unmanned aircraft over Estonia during NATO Baltic Air Policing mission
Romania’s Ministry of Defence said on 19 May that one of its Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon multirole combat aircraft shot down an unmanned aircraft over Estonian territory.
Air National Guard: 122nd Fighter Wing completes F-16 conversion, restores combat certification and deployment readiness status
The 122nd Fighter Wing has completed its transition to F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, restoring full combat certification and deployment readiness.
Peru signs $2 billion deal with U.S. for F-16 Block 70 fighters to modernize air force fleet starting in 2029
Peru has formally signed an agreement with the United States to acquire F-16 Block 70 fighter aircraft as part of a major modernization effort for its air force.
U.S. Air Force test team rapidly integrates new munition with F-16 Fighting Falcon, advancing combat capability and readiness
The Team Eglin Test Enterprise of the U.S. Air Force has completed rapid integration of the F-16 Fighting Falcon with the Family of Affordable Mass Munitions – Lugged weapon.
U.S. Air Force 52nd Fighter Wing upgrades F-16 Fighting Falcon communication systems to reduce pilot workload
The U.S. Air Force 52nd Fighter Wing is implementing a new communication suite upgrade for the F-16 Fighting Falcon.
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.