F-16 – Page 4 – The Defense Post

Jun- 2025 -

16 June

Airmen take a break in the shade after landing a C-130 cargo aircraft and refueling an F-16 fighter jet at Avon Park, Florida, June 6, 2022. Airmen nationwide participated in a week-long exercise in Jacksonville, Fla. called "Rally in the Swamp" coordinated by the 22nd Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Leddick) (This photo has been edited to enhance the subjects)

Lockheed Advances Synthetic Aviation Turbine Fuel Compatibility for F-16, C-130

Lockheed Martin has received approval to utilize synthetic aviation turbine fuels in its F-16 Fighting Falcon and C-130 Hercules as part of the company’s move to implement a sustainable energy solution on its airborne fleet.

May- 2025 -

27 May

Air

Giulia Bernacchi

Romania Receives More F-16s From Norway to Bolster Air Defense

Norway has delivered two more F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft to Romania to enhance its airspace defense efforts.

27 May

Air

Juster Domingo

Netherlands Sends Last F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine

The Netherlands has announced the transfer of its last batch of the 24 F-16 fighter aircraft promised to Ukraine.

17 May

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

Erdogan Sees End in Sight for US Sanctions on Turkish Defense Sector

Turkey has seen an easing of US sanctions on its defense sector since Trump became president, with steps towards ending the measure advancing quickly.

16 May

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Reports Loss of Another F-16 Fighter Jet

Ukraine's air force said it lost another US-made F-16 fighter jet, a significant blow as the aircraft have helped the Ukrainian forces against Russia.

13 May

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

US Approves $1.4B Weapons Sale to UAE

The US State Department authorized the sale of $1.4 billion worth of military aircraft and equipment to the United Arab Emirates.

3 May

Air

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron and Colombian Air Force Kfirs fly in formation over Colombia during Exercise Relampago VI, July 27, 2021. Colombian Air Force and United States Air Force aircraft will fly together and against one another in training using NATO standards to promote seamless interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Duncan C. Bevan)

Staff Writer With AFP

US Approves F-16 Training, Parts to Ukraine

President Donald Trump's administration approved a deal with Ukraine for training and equipment on F-16 jets, whose delivery former President Joe Biden green-lighted following Russia's invasion.

1 May

Air

Juster Domingo

New F-16 Electronic Warfare Suite Completes Flight Trials

The US Air Force's Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite has completed its Operational Assessment flight testing, Northrop Grumman announced.

Apr- 2025 -

28 April

Air

Joe Saballa

US Weighs Permanent Deployment of F-35 Jets to South Korea: Report

The US military is reportedly considering the permanent deployment of its advanced F-35 fighter jets to South Korea amid rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

12 April

Air