Authentic F-16C jet sounds coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator through 177th Fighter Wing collaboration
With this collaboration, users of Microsoft Flight Simulator can expect an unprecedented level of audio realism when flying the F-16C.
Luke Air Force Base marks final U.S. F-16 flight as transition to F-35 begins
The 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base flew its final F-16 Fighting Falcon sortie on 24 March, officially concluding the U.S. Air Force's use of the aircraft at the Arizona base.
Denmark’s F-35A fighters to take over air policing as F-16 fleet gradually retires
Denmark’s Chief of Defence, Michael Hyldgaard, officially announced that from 1 April, the Royal Danish Air Force’s (RDAF) F-35A Lightning II fighter jets will begin assuming air policing duties.
GE Aerospace secures USD 5 billion U.S. Air Force contract for F110 engines
The F110 engine has accumulated over 11 million flight hours and is recognised for delivering the highest thrust in its class.
Romania completes F-16 squadron deployment, strengthening air defence
On 11 March, Romania’s Minister of National Defence, Angel Tîlvăr, attended a ceremony at Câmpia Turzii marking the full operational capability of the 48th Fighter Squadron.
Lockheed Martin secures contract to support Argentina’s F-16 fighter jets
The U.S. Department of Defense has signed an agreement with Lockheed Martin to provide operational support for Argentina’s recently acquired F-16AM/BM Fighting Falcon aircraft.
Top Aces unveils AI-driven constructive wingman for advanced air combat training
Top Aces, the world’s only commercial operator of F-16 aircraft for advanced air combat training, has introduced a groundbreaking AI-driven constructive wingman for the adversary air (ADAIR) industry.
U.S. Air Force successfully integrates Harpoon missile onto F-16 fighter jet
The U.S. Air Force has successfully demonstrated a rapid weapons integration process by mounting a U.S. Navy Harpoon missile onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
Argentina presents first Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jet at official ceremony
The Argentine Air Force has officially presented its first Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon at a ceremony held on 24 February 2025 at the Tandil military airbase, near Buenos Aires.
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Lockheed Martin rolls out first F-16 Block 70 fighter jet for Bulgarian Air Force [VIDEO]
On 31 January 2025, Lockheed Martin hosted a formal ceremony at its Greenville, South Carolina, facility to mark the handover of the first F-16 Fighting Falcon Block 70 aircraft to Bulgaria.
Romania completes 48th Fighter Squadron as F-16 deliveries progress
Romania reached a key milestone in its air force modernisation programme as the final F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft for the 48th Fighter Squadron landed at the 71st "General Emanoil Ionescu" Air Base in Câmpia Turzii.
Lockheed Martin delivers 16 F-16 Block 70 fighters in 2024, with orders rising toward 200 units
Seven of the 16 aircraft were delivered in the final quarter of 2024, reflecting an acceleration in production towards […]