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The U.S. is working overtime to speed up delayed F-16V deliveries to Taiwan.50 jets are already on the line, but supply-chain issues pushed timelines past 2026. Contractors now running two 20-hour shifts to catch up. #f16 #taiwan
US accelerates F-16V deliveries to Taiwan amid production delays
The United States is working to speed up the manufacturing of the F-16V “Viper” fighter jets ordered by Taiwan, after the island’s defence ministry reported a series of production delays.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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Romania now officially owns 18 F-16s from the Netherlands 🇷🇴🇳🇱
The jets are part of the European F-16 Training Center at Fetești and will support both pilot training and operational missions.

www.f-16.net/f-16-news-ar... #f16 #roaf #romania #rnlaf
Romania takes ownership of 18 Dutch F-16s for training and operational use
Romania has formally taken ownership of 18 F-16AM/BM Fighting Falcons previously operated by the Royal Netherlands Air Force. The transfer agreement between the two governments was signed on November ...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Prince Christian of Denmark at the controls of F-16B Block 20 MLU with serial number ET-615, which is already painted in Argentina colors with serial #1004 and codes and flags covered with Danish stickers.

More info on this F-16: f-16.net/aircraft-dat... #rdaf #faa #sabca
Prince Christian of Denmark seen in an F-16B Block 20 MLU with serial ET-615 painted in Argentina colors.
October 16, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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A historic day for the Belgian Air Force. The first 3 F-35A Lightning II fighters have arrived at Florennes Air Base — the first new generation of combat aircraft Belgium has received in almost 50 years. One aircraft was forced to remain behind in the Azores due to technical issues. #f35 #baf
Belgium welcomes its first F-35 fighters at Florennes Air Base
Belgium officially entered the fifth-generation fighter era yesterday as the first three F-35A Lightning II aircraft arrived at Florennes Air Base, marking the nation’s first introduction of a new fig...
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October 14, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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The U.S. has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Peru for a fleet of F-16 Block 70 F-16s and associated systems. The proposed package, valued at an estimated $3.42 billion, represents a major step forward in the modernization of the Peruvian Air Force (FAP).

🏷️ #peru #fms #f16
Peru cleared for possible purchase of F-16 Block 70 jets
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Peru for a fleet of F-16 Block 70 Fighting Falcons and associated systems.
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September 16, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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🦾 Ukrainian interceptor drones successfully engaged Russian targets alongside F-16 fighter jets during the latest attack, Air Force spox says.
Ukrainian Interceptor Drones Successfully Operate Alongside F-16s During Nighttime Attack
Ukrainian drones successfully engaged Russian targets during a recent strike, highlighting their effective role in air defense alongside F-16s.
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August 31, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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Belgium’s F-16s are now conducting Quick Reaction Alert missions from Keflavik Air Base, securing the critical GIUK gap. With the F-35 on the horizon, this deployment underscores their enduring role in NATO airspace protection.

🏷️ #F16 #NATO #AirPolicing #Belgium #AvGeek
Belgium's Air Force takes on strategic NATO air policing in Iceland
The Belgian Air Component (BAC) has officially taken command of a crucial air policing mission over strategic Icelandic airspace, deploying a contingent of F-16s to Keflavik Air Base.
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September 1, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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A Polish Air Force pilot, Major Maciej “Slab” Krakowian, was killed when his F-16 crashed during a rehearsal for the Radom International Airshow.

Article: f-16.net/f-16-news-ar...
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We're heartbroken by the tragic loss. Our thoughts are with his loved ones.
August 28, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Poland is set to modernize its #F16 fleet, keeping the jets combat-ready well into the 2030s. The upgrade program will boost avionics, extend service life, and ensure full interoperability with NATO allies.

Details 👉 www.f-16.net/f-16-news-ar...
PolAF F-16C block 52 #4047 from 31 BLT is taxiing by the lens right after the base organised an elephant walk on October 31st, 2024. [Photo by Arek Biały]
August 18, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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A Royal Thai Air Force F-16 conducted airstrikes this week amid escalating clashes with Cambodian forces along the disputed border. It's the first confirmed combat use of Thai F-16s in recent years.

Full story on F-16.net: www.f-16.net/f-16-news-ar...

🏷️ #F16 #Thailand #Cambodia #RTAF
RTAF F-16AM #40319 from 403 sqn is flying a training sortie together with a sistership. [RAAF photo]
July 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Sharing this as many US Viper drivers started out at the 50th...
scramble.nl Scramble - Dutch Aviation Society @scramble.nl · Jul 13
'Strikin Snakes' at Columbus inactivated

The 50th FTS 'Strikin Snakes' based at Columbus AFB (MS), was inactivated on 2 July 2025.

Read more on scramble.nl :
www.scramble.nl/.../strikin-....

#USAF #T38Talon #50thFTS #14thTFW #ColumbusAFB #inactivation
July 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Today in history: 8 Jul 1987 - Spangdahlem Air Base , Germany, activates with F-16C/D's, joining the F-4G Wild Weasels on defense suppression hunter/killer teams. This NATO air base with the United USAF as a tenant was constructed between 1951 and 1953.

🏷️ #aviationhistory #f16history #spangdahlem
The F-16C flagship of the 52d Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, flies in the skies over northern Germany. Spangdahlem AB consists of two F-16 squadrons, the 22nd and 23rd Fighter Squadrons. It's also home to the 81st Fighter Squadron, which flies the A-10. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Blake R. Borsic)
July 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Ukraine lost F-16 pilot Lt. Col. Ustymenko while heroically defending Ukraine during a large-scale Russian missile and drone strike. He shot down 7 threats before crashing, unable to eject. A tragic loss of a top pilot. 🇺🇦

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In memoriam: f-16.net/inmemoriam_t...
Lt. Col. Maksym Yuriiovych Ustymenko
June 30, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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A South Korean Air Force KF-16D crashed during takeoff at Eielson AFB in Alaska around 16:00 on Tuesday. The jet, participating in a Red Flag exercise, encountered an emergency shortly after becoming airborne, prompting both pilots to eject.

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RoKAF F-16D block 52 #93-120 from the 20th FW takes off from Eielson AFB on October 3rd, 2014 during Red Flag-Alaska 15-1. [USAF photo by TSgt. Joseph Swafford Jr.]
June 11, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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The PACAF F-16 Demo Team conducts its final flight at Misawa AB, on May 30, 2025, after 30 years of enhancing U.S. relations worldwide.

Full article: www.f-16.net/f-16-news-ar...
Capt. Ethan "Bantam" Smith, PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team commander, salutes his crew chief as he taxis out in an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the team’s final flight at Misawa AB, on May 30, 2025. Since 1995, the demo team enhanced U.S. outreach efforts over a span of 30 years with approximately 400 airshows to 24.7 million audience members. [USAF photo by TSgt. Peter Reft]
June 2, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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On June 2, 1995 a US F-16 was shot down by a Serb-launched missile while on patrol over Bosnia. The pilot, Capt. Scott O'Grady, ejected safely and landed behind Serb lines. He was rescued 6 days later. Check out the story about Maj. Thomas Hanford though f-16.net/pilots-profi...
#AviationHallOfFame
Profile of F-16 Pilot Thomas "T.O." Hanford
June 2, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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Looks like the Ukrainian F-16s will be getting Link-16!
noelreports.com NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · May 31
🇺🇦 Ukrainian and NATO aircraft will now coordinate in a unified digital system. Ukraine has signed a license for NATO’s CRC System Interface (CSI) — key software for Link-16 “military Wi-Fi,” enabling real-time coordination between F-16s, Mirage 2000s, and air defense systems like Patriot.
May 31, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Two Romanian F-16s (n° 80-3677 / n°80-3683) purchased from Norway, landed on Thursday, May 22, at the 71st AB "Gen. Emanoil Ionescu" in Câmpia Turzii. They will be part of the 571st Fighter Squadron within the 57th Air Base "Captain Aviator Constantin Cantacuzino".

See: f-16.net/forum/viewto...
Photo by Alexander Aioanei Photo by Alexander Aioanei Photo by Alexander Aioanei Photo by Alexander Aioanei
May 27, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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The Netherlands is set to complete the transfer of all 24 pledged F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine today, with the final aircraft scheduled for delivery on Monday.

Also see the F-16.net forum thread "F-16s for Ukraine": f-16.net/forum/viewto...
RNlAF F-16AM #J-017 is taxiing through the shelter area at Volkel AB on November 28th, 2008. [Photo by Mike Schoenmaker]
May 26, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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Romania’s Air Force continues to bolster its capabilities with the arrival of 2 more F-16s from Norway. The aircraft touched down on May 22 at the 71st Air Base “General Emanoil Ionescu” in Câmpia Turzii.

Article: f-16.net/f-16-news-ar... #far #rnoaf #f16
May 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Royal Moroccan Air Force F-16 n° 08-8023 connects with a U.S.A.F. KC-135 Stratotanker during a simulated air-to-air refueling mission in #AfricanLion25.

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Royal Moroccan Air Force F-16 08-8023 connects with a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during a simulated air-to-air refueling mission in #AfricanLion25. [Photo by USAFE-AFAFRICA] Royal Moroccan Air Force F-16 08-8023 connects with a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during a simulated air-to-air refueling mission in #AfricanLion25. [Photo by USAFE-AFAFRICA]
May 16, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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The Ukrainian Air Froce lost contact with one of its F-16 fighter jets during a combat mission, prompting the pilot to eject. While the pilot was safely recovered, the aircraft is lost—marking the 3rd known incident involving Ukraine’s F-16s.

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May 16, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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The United States has begun transferring retired F-16 Fighting Falcons to Ukraine, not as operational aircraft, but as sources of spare parts to support Ukraine's growing fleet of European-donated F-16s.

Full article: f-16.net/f-16-news-ar... #uawar
'Mothballed' F-16s are parked in the 'bone yard' at Davis-Monthan AFB on July 30th, 2010. Maintainers from the 309th AMARG are regenerating F-16s so they can be converted into usable manned or drone targets allowing Airmen to train and test new weapons platforms. [USAF photo by SSgt. Desiree N. Palacios]
May 14, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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The Bulgarian Parliament called for an investigation last Wednesday into possible foreign interference following an incident involving a newly delivered F-16 fighter jet.

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First of 16 new F-16 fighter jets from the US arriving in Bulgaria at Graf Ignatievo airbase Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (Photo by Bulgarian Government)
May 8, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Newest submission to our pilot callsign database: "Beast".

The pilot was flying the Royal Norwegian AF F-16 with tail number... "666": f-16.net/callsigns-B....

Sidenote: most of the crew refused to work on the jet unless the number was covered, so they couldn't see it: f-16.net/aircraft-dat...
RNoAF F-16AM, #666, 'the Bitch', of 334 skv in standard unit markings [Photo by Phodocu]
May 7, 2025 at 8:27 PM