F-16 Fighting Falcon News
2012
10 May 2012 | Boeing
Boeing Completes 1st Flight of QF-16 Aerial Target for US Air Force
The Boeing Company and the U.S. Air Force completed the first manned flight of the QF-16 Full Scale Aerial Target (FSAT) on May 4 at Cecil Field in Jacksonville. The QF-16 took off at 3:05 p.m. Eastern time and climbed to an altitude of 41,000 feet during its 66-minute flight. The Air Force awarded a multi-year contract to Boeing in March 2010 that represented Phase I of the initial engineering, manufacturing and development of the QF-16, with options to buy up to 126 FSATs.
2 May 2012 | Flight Global
US to re-visit F-16 C/D sales to Taiwan
The United States will re-visit the sale of Lockheed Martin F-16 C/D fighter aircraft to Taiwan, less than one year after shunning Taipei's request for new fighters.
3 April 2012 | Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin Commemorates 4,500 F-16 Aircraft Deliveries
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 3, 2012 – Lockheed Martin commemorated the 4,500th F-16 Fighting Falcon delivery today with a ceremony for employees, customers, former executives and elected officials, including U.S. Rep. Kay Granger and Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price.
26 March 2012 | Defense-Aerospace
Lockheed Flies Final Moroccan F-16
The last of twenty-four Block 52 fighters for the Royal Moroccan Air Force takes off for its first flight on 15 March 2012 from NAS Fort Worth JRB. Morocco is the twenty-fifth nation to operate the F-16. The aircraft will be delivered later in 2012.
5 March 2012 | DefenseNews.com
BAE, Lockheed Face Off for Korea, Taiwan F-16 Upgrades
BAE Systems is positioning to challenge Lockheed Martin's traditional role as the F-16's sole upgrade provider, and Lockheed is scrambling to meet the challenge in South Korea and Taiwan before BAE builds momentum.
29 February 2012 | Defense-Aerospace
Pakistan Receives First Three Upgraded F-16s
ISLAMABAD --- First batch of three F-16 Block 15 MLU (Mid Life Upgrade) aircraft have arrived from Ankara, Turkey. The aircraft were earlier sent to TAI (Turkish Aerospace Industries) for Mid Life Upgrade and have been delivered to PAF on time. In October 2010, PAF had signed a contract with TAI...
15 February 2012 | Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin Fighting Falcon Evolves With New F-16V
Lockheed Martin unveiled a new version of the F-16 today at the Singapore Airshow. The F-16V will feature enhancements including an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, an upgraded mission computer and architecture, and improvements to the cockpit - all capabilities identified by the U.S. Air Force and several international customers for future improvements.
9 February 2012 | Flight Global
Pakistan receives three F-16s from USA
Pakistan has received its last Lockheed Martin F-16D Block 52 aircraft, plus upgraded examples from the USA and Turkish Aerospace Industries ...
7 February 2012 | Flight Global
Taiwan values F-16 upgrade at NT$110 billion
Taiwan has placed the value of its Lockheed Martin F-16 A/B upgrade programme at NT$110 billion ($3.7 billion) and said talks with the US government about...
3 February 2012 | Defense-Aerospace
USAF Plans $2.8Bn F-16 Upgrade As F-35 Delays Mount
WASHINGTON --- The U.S. Air Force said Thursday it plans a $2.8 billion upgrade of about 350 of its aging F-16 multi-role fighter planes to help offset slower purchases of the next-generation F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The work, running into the 2020s, will extend the service life of select F-16 ...
2011
21 December 2011 | DefenseNews.com
Philippines Seeks U.S. F-16s Amid China Concerns
The Philippines wants to acquire F-16 fighter jets from the United States as part of stepped up efforts to defend the archipelago, Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario said Dec. 21.
13 December 2011 | Defense-Aerospace
Israel to Upgrade F-16s as F-35 Deliveries Slip
Amid growing concern that delivery of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter will be delayed, the Israel Air Force is moving forward with a new upgrade program for its older F-16 fighter jets. The decision to begin the upgrades on the F-16 C/D models – called “Barak” in the IAF – began in 2010 with the in...
20 November 2011 | Key.Aero
Indonesia Nears Acquisition of 24 F-16C/D Block 25s
The Indonesian Air Force is expected to conclude a deal within the next few months for acquisition of 24 surplus F-16A/B Block 25s from the US Government.
18 November 2011 | USAF News
F-16s to strengthen Iraqi air defense, partnership with U.S.
During a press conference Nov. 8 the commander of the Iraqi air force said Iraq's purchase of 18 F-16C Fighting Falcons, for their future air defense, will encourage and strengthen the strategic partnership between the U.S. and Iraq. ...
28 October 2011 | Flight Global
Indonesia to acquire 24 used F-16s and nine C-295s
Indonesia has revealed plans to buy 24 ex-US Air National Guard F-16s and nine Airbus Military C-295 transports ...
28 September 2011 | Defense-Aerospace
Iraq Makes Down Payment on First Batch of F-16s
Iraq moved ahead with its plan to buy 18 Lockheed-Martin Corp. F-16 fighter jets, making its first payment on a $3 billion program that would help the new government maintain security after the U.S. military leaves. “A long-term strategic relationship with Iraq is important,” Pentagon spokesman G...
27 September 2011 | Defense-Aerospace
Boeing advances QF-16 Target Program
ST. LOUIS --- The Boeing QF-16 Full Scale Aerial Target program in August became the first target program to conduct software tests in a systems integration lab (SIL) environment. The program demonstrated key capabilities for the U.S. Air Force during a program review and tour. Boeing supplier pa...
27 September 2011 | AviationWeek
Iraqi F-16 Buy Moving Forward
Deliveries of the F-100-PW-229-powered aircraft will take place in 2014 and 2015.
15 September 2011 | Defense-Aerospace
Iraq Close to Ordering 18 F-16 Fighters
WASHINGTON --- Iraq’s potential purchase of 18 U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft is an encouraging development that benefits both nations, the senior U.S. Air Force component commander in Iraq told Pentagon reporters today. “I do not have any word yet that a letter of offer and acceptance is ...
5 September 2011 | Key.Aero
Greek Air Force F-16 Squadron Disbanded
F-16-equipped 346 Mira of the Hellenic Air Force was formally disbanded on September 2.
4 September 2011 | Key.Aero
Danish F-16s Take-Over Baltic Air Policing Mission
Four F-16s from the Royal Danish Air Force took over the Baltic Air Policing mission on September 2.
30 August 2011 | Key.Aero
Final Dutch F-16s Depart for Chile
The Netherlands is completing delivery of the last of a batch of 18 surplus F-16s to the Chilean Air Force.
26 August 2011 | Defense-Aerospace
Northrop Competes with Itself for F-16 Radar
NEWTOWN, Conn. --- Northrop Grumman designed the APG-68(V) for air superiority and strike fighter missions, and to provide the F-16C/D with all-weather air-to-air, and air-to-ground capabilities, as well as advanced dogfight and weapons delivery capabilities. The APG-80(V) is the baseline radar ...
25 August 2011 | Flight Global
No decision yet on Taiwan F-16 sale, DoD says
A senior US Department of Defense official suggested on 24 August that the proposed sale of 66 Lockheed Martin F-16C/Ds to Taiwan has not been ruled out, despite recent news reports to the contrary.
15 August 2011 | AviationWeek
US Refuses Taiwan Request For Jets: Report
Taiwan has repeatedly asked Washington to agree to sell it advanced F-16 fighter jets.
12 August 2011 | AviationWeek
Asian F-16s Could Get AESA Radars
Taiwan is seeking permission for an F-16 upgrade package; South Korea and Singapore's interest may have intensified.
4 August 2011 | MILAVIA News
Morocco Receives First Four F-16 Advanced Block 52s
The first four new Lockheed Martin advanced Block 52 F-16s produced for the Royal Moroccan Air Force departed the Lockheed Martin facility in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 1 for their ferry flight to Morocco. The Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) unveiled the first four of 24 F-16 aircraft in a ceremony today at Ben Guerrir Air Base in Morocco.
3 August 2011 | Flight Global
Lockheed looks for extra F-16 orders
Production of the Lockheed Martin F-16 will begin to shut down or experience "significant gaps", unless the company secures new orders for the fighter by the end of the year.
2 August 2011 | Defense-Aerospace
Iraq May Double Order for F-16 Fighters
BAGHDAD --- Iraq's order for F-16 fighter jets is likely to double as Iraqi officials press for a larger purchase in negotiations with the United States. The government of Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is attempting to use defense contracts as a means of ensuring some U.S. troops are able to re...
2 August 2011 | CNN
Iraq again interested in buying F-16s
(CNN) -- Iraq has once again requested to buy F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets from the United States after backing off from a similar proposal months ago.
30 July 2011 | Key.Aero
More Pakistan Air Force F-16A/B upgrade Kits Ordered
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a new contract to provide an additional ten upgrade kits for Pakistan Air Force F-16A/B Block 15 fighters
1 June 2011 | Defense-Aerospace
US Senators Back Sale of 66 F-16s to Taiwan
It seems as if the only thing a majority in the U.S. Senate can agree on is that they do not like any of the proposed budget plans. That is, until the subject of the sale of F-16s to Taiwan came up. In a rare demonstration of bipartisanship, and good sense, the co-chairs of the Senate Taiwan Cau...
23 May 2011 | Lockheed Martin
First Lockheed Martin Advanced Block 50 F-16 Unveiled For Turkish Air Force
ANKARA, Turkey, May 23rd, 2011 -- Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI) and Lockheed Martin unveiled the first of 30 new Turkish-built F-16s in ceremonies today at TAI’s facility near Ankara.
23 March 2011 | Flight Global
Danish F-16s drop their first bombs on Libya
Royal Danish Air Force Lockheed Martin F-16s have for the first time dropped weapons on Libya, the service has confirmed ...
2010
8 November 2010 | Defense-Aerospace
Lack of Money Grounds Most Dutch F-16s
THE HAGUE --- Continuing cuts in the defense budget are grounding more and more aircraft of the Dutch F-16 fleet. The aircraft are inoperative and require repairs, but money for replacement parts and repair operations is not available.
1 October 2010 | Defense-Aerospace
Thailand Plans $700M Upgrade of 18 F-16s
WASHINGTON --- The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress Sept. 29 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Thailand of a three-phased program to upgrade 18 F-16A/B Block 15 aircraft with the Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) and associated parts, equipment, and logistical support for a complete p...
30 September 2010 | Defense-Aerospace
Dutch Prepare for F-16 Deliveries to Chile
The transfer of 18 Dutch F-16s to Chile is getting closer. Today a ceremony was held at Leeuwarden Air Base for the sale of the fighters, which have been made redundant by the Netherlands. The first six will be flown later this year to Chile. The fighters are subjected to a number of modifica...
5 August 2010 | Key.Aero
Oman looking at more F-16s
US Congress has been notified of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Oman of 18 F-16 Block 50/52 aircraft.
29 July 2010 | USAF
Air Force Announces F-16 Training Mission
The secretary and chief of staff of the Air Force announced today the transition of Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., to the F-16 training mission. The Air Force determined that Holloman has the capacity to accept two F-16 training squadrons and offers ability to synergize training activities with MQ-1/9 training occurring on the same base. Transitioning Holloman to F-16 training stabilizes an enduring training mission and capitalizes on the existing airspace and range complex.more...
29 June 2010 | Key.Aero
F-16s arrive in Pakistan
The Pakistan Air Force has taken delivery of its first three F-16C/D Block 52 aircraft.
27 June 2010 | CNN
Pakistan gets first delivery of F-16 fighter jets from U.S.
The first three of an order totaling 18 American F-16 fighter jets arrived Saturday in Pakistan in the latest effort between the two countries to fight terrorism, according to the Pakistani Air Force.
25 June 2010 | Defense-Aerospace
US to Deliver First F-16 Block 52s to Pakistan
Three F-16 Fighting Falcons are scheduled to arrive in Pakistan June 26 with 15 more to be delivered later this year and next, said Maj. Todd Robbins, the Pakistan country director in the office of the undersecretary of the Air Force for international affairs.
22 June 2010 | ACC
Thunderbirds announce 2011 officer selections
The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, commonly known as the "Thunderbirds," recently announced incoming officer selections for the 2011 demonstration season.
27 May 2010 | Key.Aero
First F-16 for drone conversion is selected
The first retired F-16C has arrived at Jacksonville, Florida for conversion into a QF-16 aerial drone.
21 May 2010 | AviationWeek
Dutch Plan F-16 Software Upgrade
The upgrade to the M6.5 standard is being made with an eye to keeping the fighter viable until the end of the decade
13 April 2010 | Flight Global
Elbit to build F-16I training centre for Israel
Elbit Systems is to begin construction work soon on a new networked simulator building for the Israeli air force's Lockheed Martin F-16I strike aircraft ...
25 March 2010 | Key.Aero
Denmark rationalises F-16 fleet
Denmark has postponed its decision on a replacement for its fleet of F-16 fighters until 2014.
24 March 2010 | Key.Aero
Romania wants F-16s
Romania's Supreme Defence Council has approved the buy of 24 second-hand F-16 fighters.
9 March 2010 | Key.Aero
US Air Force to get QF-16 drones
Boeing is to develop an F-16 drone.
2007
10 October 2007 | MILAVIA News
RNLAF F-16s Reach 7500 Flight Hours Over Afghanistan
The Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16s have reached the milestone of 7500 flight hours over Afghanistan as part of the ISAF mission.
10 June 2007 | MILAVIA News
Last Six of 18 ex-RNLAF F-16 MLU Delivered to Chile
On June 3, 2007, the last batch of six former RNLAF F-16 fighters departed from Twenthe AB in the Netherlands to be handed over to Fuerza AĂ©rea de Chile (FACh) in a ceremony on June 7.
21 May 2007 | MILAVIA News
Six ex-RNLAF F-16BM Fighters Sold to Jordan
In May 2007, it was announced that the Netherlands Ministry of Defence had signed a contract with Jordan on April 12, 2007, for the sale of six ex-RNLAF F-16B Midlife Update (MLU) two-seat fighters.
11 May 2007 | MILAVIA News
Turkey To Buy 30 Additional F-16 Block 50 Fighters
The governments of Turkey and the United States have signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for the sale of 30 additional Lockheed Martin Advanced F-16 Block 50+ aircraft to Turkey.
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