F-16 Fighting Falcon

Jul- 2026 -

15 July

A Turkish Air Force F-16 recieves a mid air refuel from a NATO allied aircraft

What NATO’s Shared Values Look Like From a Turkish Prison Cell

As NATO leaders met in Ankara this month, a jailed Turkish pilot argues the alliance overlooked an opportunity to hold an ally accountable.

10 July

Air

Bea Castañeda

Frontline Fighter: The F-16 Fighting Falcon Guide

This guide explores how the F-16 Fighting Falcon became one of the world's most successful fighter aircraft, tracing its development and service history.

May- 2026 -

8 May

Arms

Bea Castañeda

From Hydra to Precision: How the APKWS Works

This guide explains how APKWS turns standard 70mm rockets into precision air-to-ground weapons, delivering low-cost, laser-guided strikes with pinpoint accuracy.

Jan- 2026 -

19 January

Europe

Christine Casimiro

Denmark Retires F-16 After 46 Years of Service, Transitions Fully to F-35

Denmark has formally retired the F-16 Fighting Falcon after 46 years of operational service and will now transition fully to the F-16’s successor, the F-35A Lightning II.

Dec- 2025 -

7 December

Americas

Argentine Air Force's first F-16 fighter jets

Staff Writer With AFP

Milei Welcomes Argentina’s First F-16 Fighter Jets

President Javier Milei on Saturday hailed the arrival of Argentina's first six F-16 jets purchased from Denmark, describing them as "guardian angels" that will strengthen the South American country's armed forces.

Sep- 2025 -

16 September

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Approves $3.4B Sale of F-16 Fighting Falcons to Peru

The US State Department has approved a potential $3.42-billion sale to Peru of F-16 Fighting Falcon jets and a comprehensive support package.

Aug- 2025 -

26 August

Americas

Christine Casimiro

USAF Picks Red 6 AR System to Train F-16 Pilots Against Virtual Enemies

The US Air Force has contracted Red 6, an augmented reality (AR) solutions company headquartered in Florida, to supply its AR system for the F-16 Fighting Falcon.

Jun- 2025 -

25 June

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Turkish Air Force Adopts Indigenous Electronic Threat Defense Kit for F-16 Jets

The Turkish Air Force has inducted a modern, locally-made electronic warfare pod for its F-16 Fighting Falcons.

16 June

Technology

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)

Rojoef Manuel

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