Northrop Grumman and U.S. Air Force complete Stand-In Attack Weapon (SiAW) separation test from F-16 fighter
Northrop Grumman, working with the US Air Force, has completed a separation test of the Stand-In Attack Weapon from an F-16.
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.
U.S. Air Force receives final QF-16 full-scale aerial target aircraft after 15-year conversion
The US Air Force received the final QF-16 on 4 December, completing a 15-year programme that converted 127 retired F-16 fighters into full-scale aerial targets for training and weapons testing.
Argentina receives first six F-16AM/BM fighters as deliveries begin under the 25 aircraft procurement plan
The first Lockheed Martin F-16AM/BM Fighting Falcon multirole combat aircraft bought from Denmark’s surplus stock arrived in Argentina on 5 December.
Baykar’s KIZILELMA achieves virtual F-16 strike in major test of Turkish unmanned fighter
Baykar Technologies has announced a major milestone for Türkiye’s first unmanned fighter aircraft, Bayraktar KIZILELMA, which achieved a direct virtual hit on a Turkish Air Force F-16 during a simulated firing test.
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F-16 Training Centre in Romania boosts allied readiness and strengthens NATO cooperation across Europe [VIDEO]
Romania is strengthening NATO’s eastern flank through its expanding F-16 capability and the European F-16 Training Center, supported by Lockheed Martin’s training expertise.
Ukraine reports F-16 combat record: 1,300 air interceptions and 300 ground strikes since 2024
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have issued a brief summary of operations carried out with the Lockheed Martin F-16AM/BM Fighting Falcon, which has been in service with the country’s air arm since August 2024.
U.S. Air Force demonstrates American air power with B-52, F-35 and F-16 display at Dubai Airshow 2025
The Dubai Airshow 2025 opened with a strong display of American air power featuring the B-52 Stratofortress, F-35 Lightning II, F-16 Fighting Falcon and U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon.
Viper Shield enters production after key review as L3Harris advances EW capability for global F-16s
L3Harris Technologies has advanced its Viper Shield electronic warfare suite into low-rate initial production after the system cleared a detailed Production Readiness Review.
Netherlands formally transfers 18 F-16 fighter jets to Romania for use at European training centre
The aircraft are being used at the European F-16 Training Centre (EFTC), established in part through a Dutch initiative, to train both Romanian and Ukrainian pilots.
Romania’s 48th Fighter Squadron begins NATO Air Policing missions with certified F-16 fleet
The 48th Fighter Squadron from the 71st “General Emanoil Ionescu” Air Base in Câmpia Turzii, Romania, began NATO-led Air Policing missions on 20 October 2025.
Northrop Grumman integrates next-gen radar and EW systems to boost F-16 combat capability
Northrop Grumman has combined two advanced technologies—its Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite (IVEWS) and Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) AESA radar—to enhance the F-16 fighter jet’s survivability and lethality.