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Netherlands Completes Delivery of All 24 Pledged F-16 Fighters to Ukraine

The Netherlands has delivered the final of 24 F-16s pledged to Ukraine, fulfilling its commitment to the Western fighter coalition. The jets will undergo modernization at Belgian facilities before entering service with the Ukrainian Air Force under the international training and support program co-led by the Netherlands, Denmark and the United States.

2025-05-26T10:46:37.122230-07:00

FlightGlobal

US approves $1.3B sale of six CH-47F Block II Chinooks to UAE

2025-05-12T23:51:33.081814-07:00

Breaking Defense

Philippines Cleared for $5.6B F-16 Jet Package

2025-04-01T12:51:07.018004-07:00

The War Zone

US Delivers Boneyard F-16s to Ukraine for Spare Parts

2025-05-01T09:09:20.298350-07:00

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Air & Space Forces Mag

Former Thunderbirds Pilots Praise Netflix’s ‘Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds’ for Authentic Team Portrait Former US Air Force Thunderbird pilots lauded Netflix’s new documentary, ‘Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds,’ for its unvarnished look at the team’s intense training cycles, aerial demonstrations and behind-the-scenes challenges, capturing both the exhilaration and the sacrifices inherent in elite demonstration flying.

2025-05-30T15:09:58.555063-07:00

Former Thunderbirds Pilots Praise Netflix’s ‘Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds’ for Authentic Team Portrait

defence-industry.eu

Netherlands Completes Delivery of All 24 Pledged F-16 Fighters to Ukraine The Netherlands has delivered the final of 24 F-16s pledged to Ukraine, fulfilling its commitment to the Western fighter coalition. The jets will undergo modernization at Belgian facilities before entering service with the Ukrainian Air Force under the international training and support program co-led by the Netherlands, Denmark and the United States.

2025-05-26T10:46:37.122230-07:00

Netherlands Completes Delivery of All 24 Pledged F-16 Fighters to Ukraine

The Aviationist

US Air Force Unveils Dissimilar ‘Freedom Formation’ at Air and Sea Show At this weekend’s Air and Sea Show, the US Air Force flew a dissimilar seven-ship formation with B-2A, B-1B and B-52H bombers alongside F-22A, F-15C, F-16C fighters and an A-10C. Dubbed “Freedom Formation,” the demonstration showcased multi-platform integration and strategic strike reach to a public audience.

2025-05-26T06:46:22.812352-07:00

US Air Force Unveils Dissimilar ‘Freedom Formation’ at Air and Sea Show

The Aviationist

Netflix’s 'Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds' Puts Viewers Inside USAF Demo Pilots’ Cockpits Produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, “Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds” debuts on Netflix May 23, 2025, offering an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as their F-16 pilots train in high-stakes drills, flying within three feet of each other at nearly 550 mph to perfect their aerial demonstrations.

2025-05-23T14:58:14.423500-07:00

Netflix’s 'Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds' Puts Viewers Inside USAF Demo Pilots’ Cockpits

alaskasnewssource.com

Two US F-16 Jets Make Emergency Landing on Remote St. Paul Island in Alaska Two US F-16 fighters deployed from South Korea made an emergency landing on the remote Alaska island of St. Paul in the Bering Sea. The diversion to a sparsely populated location underscores the challenges of emergency operations in austere environments.

2025-05-20T20:41:24.972881-07:00

Two US F-16 Jets Make Emergency Landing on Remote St. Paul Island in Alaska

Reuters

Ukraine Loses Third F-16 Fighting Falcon Amid Russian Air Attack The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed the crash of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during operations to repel a Russian air strike, marking the third US-supplied jet lost since deliveries began. The pilot ejected safely, underscoring the risks of sustained high-tempo combat sorties.

2025-05-15T22:42:48.000157-07:00

Ukraine Loses Third F-16 Fighting Falcon Amid Russian Air Attack

BlogBeforeFlight.net

PACAF F-16 Demo Team to Perform in Italy for First Time The U.S. Air Force Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) F-16 Viper Demonstration Team will make its inaugural appearance in Italy, delivering precision aerial displays at an Italian airshow this summer. The performances aim to highlight the F-16C Block 50’s maneuverability and PACAF’s commitment to allied engagement.

2025-05-14T22:58:43.522479-07:00

PACAF F-16 Demo Team to Perform in Italy for First Time

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US approves $1.3B sale of six CH-47F Block II Chinooks to UAE The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale worth $1.3 billion for six Boeing CH-47F Block II Chinook heavy-lift helicopters with extended-range to the United Arab Emirates, aligning with President Trump’s visit to the Middle East. The deal underscores US support for Gulf partner defense capabilities.

2025-05-12T23:51:33.081814-07:00

US approves $1.3B sale of six CH-47F Block II Chinooks to UAE