The Netherlands sends F-16 jets to Romania to train Ukrainian pilots
Since 7 November, 5 Dutch F-16s have been stationed at the European F-16 Training Centre (EFTC) in Romania. The aircraft will be used to train Romanian and Ukrainian pilots.
Lockheed Martin: successful flight of first Slovakian F-16 Block 70 fighter
On September 30, American defence giant Lockheed Martin announced the successful flight of the first Slovakian F-16 Block 70.
US F-16 jets arrive in Romania for NATO Air Policing
Four U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jets arrived at Fetesti Air Base in Romania on September 22, 2023 to further enhance NATO Air Policing in the Black Sea region.
Lockheed Martin presents the first First F-16 Block 70 aircraft for the Slovakia
The first F-16 Block 70 aircraft for the Slovak Republic was unveiled at Lockheed Martin’s facility in Greenville.
Lockheed Martin announces European F-16 Training Center in Romania
Lockheed Martin and the governments of Romania and the Netherlands have announced a Letter of Intent to establish the European F-16 Training Center in Romania.
PZL Mielec completed the first F-16 Block 70/72 aft fuselage
PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company and one of Poland’s longest established aircraft manufacturers, has manufactured the first F-16 Block 70/72 aft fuselage.
Netherlands, Denmark to jointly deliver F-16 fighters to Ukraine
The Netherlands and Denmark have said they will definitely give F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine once conditions for the transfer have been met.
Collins Aerospace completes MS-110 flight integration on F-16 aircraft
Collins Aerospace has announced the completion of flight testing for the MS-110 Multispectral Airborne Reconnaissance System to enter operational service.
NDMA and Kongsberg extend contract to upgrade F-16 aircraft for sale to Romania
NDMA has extended and expanded its contract with Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services to overhaul and make ready for sale a total of 32 F-16 aircraft.
End of an era – farewell to Romania’s MiG 21 LanceR is welcome to the F-16
On May 15, 2023, the MiG-21 LanceR made ts final flight for the Romanian Air Force after more than 60 years of service.
Danish and Swedish fighters intercepted Russian aircraft over Baltic Sea
In a combined effort, Danish and Swedish Quick Reaction Alert fighter jets intercepted a Russian military aircraft in the airspace over the Baltic Sea.
Northrop Grumman F-16 Electronic Warfare suite counters modern radio frequency threats during Air Force testing
Northrop Grumman’s AN/ALQ-257 Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite (IVEWS) has completed U.S. Air Force Laboratory Intelligence Validated Emulator (LIVE) testing.