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Philippines Cleared for $5.6B F-16 Jet Package

The U.S. has approved a $5.6 billion military package for the Philippines, including 16 F-16C Block 70/72 jets and four F-16B Block 70/72 fighters. This follows U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's visit to Manila and a commitment to enhanced defense collaboration between the countries.

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

Associated Press

Bulgaria Receives First F-16 Block 70 Jets from the US

2025-04-02T10:00:45.506296-07:00

defence-industry.eu

Ukraine Loses US-Made F-16 in Combat, Pilot Killed; Zelenskyy Vows Retaliation

2025-04-12T06:43:56.674942-07:00

Reuters

Trump to Announce $20B NGAD Fighter Jet Contract Today

2025-03-20T17:13:11.762454-07:00

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Air & Space Forces Mag

USAF Reinforces South Korea with Significant F-16 Deployment The US Air Force is bolstering its presence in South Korea with the deployment of 31 additional F-16 jets and approximately 1,000 Airmen from Kunsan to Osan Air Base. This move underscores heightened military readiness in response to regional tensions, particularly with North Korea.

2025-04-24T12:00:04.336343-07:00

USAF Reinforces South Korea with Significant F-16 Deployment

Air & Space Forces Mag

U.S. Approves Sale of F-16 Block 70 to Philippines Amid Joint Military Exercises The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of 20 F-16 Block 70 aircraft to the Philippines, reflecting a significant step in the country's air defense modernization. Concurrently, 12 F-16s from Misawa Air Base participate in Cope Thunder and Balikatan exercises across the Philippines, enhancing regional security ties.

2025-04-23T15:44:38.152464-07:00

U.S. Approves Sale of F-16 Block 70 to Philippines Amid Joint Military Exercises

defence-industry.eu

Portugal's Strategic Moves: F-35A Purchase and NATO Deployment Portugal's Air Force announces its intent to purchase the F-35A Lightning II to replace its aging F-16 fleet, emphasizing strategic modernization. Concurrently, Portuguese F-16s and 90 personnel are deployed on a NATO mission in Estonia, highlighting Portugal’s commitment to enhancing defense capabilities.

2025-04-22T09:24:50.288373-07:00

Portugal's Strategic Moves: F-35A Purchase and NATO Deployment

Air & Space Forces Mag

US and South Korea Conduct Joint Exercises with B-1 Bombers Amid North Korean Tensions Two B-1B bombers from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, joined South Korean F-35 and F-16 fighters for joint exercises over the Korean Peninsula, coinciding with heightened tensions from North Korean missile tests. This marks the second deployment of B-1B bombers in joint drills during the current U.S. presidential term.

2025-04-15T13:57:06.894048-07:00

US and South Korea Conduct Joint Exercises with B-1 Bombers Amid North Korean Tensions

FlightGlobal

Bulgaria Inducts Lockheed Martin's F-16 Block 70 into Air Force Fleet The Bulgarian Air Force celebrated the arrival of its first F-16 Block 70 fighter jet in an official ceremony at Graf Ignatievo Air Base. This marks a significant step in Bulgaria's military modernization efforts, benefiting from Lockheed Martin's advanced technology and expanding the country's defense capabilities.

2025-04-14T13:40:38.255542-07:00

Bulgaria Inducts Lockheed Martin's F-16 Block 70 into Air Force Fleet

europeanairshows.co.uk

Hellenic Air Force Zeus Demo Team Heads to Radom International Airshow 2025 The Hellenic Air Force Zeus Demo Team will perform breathtaking displays with their F-16C Block 52+ aircraft at the Radom International Airshow 2025. This addition underscores the growing anticipation and global attention for the event as a key attraction in the airshow circuit.

2025-04-14T12:04:36.899085-07:00

Hellenic Air Force Zeus Demo Team Heads to Radom International Airshow 2025

The Aviationist

Aviano's F-16s Enhance Defense Readiness with UK Deployment The 555th Fighter Squadron deployed F-16s to RAF Lakenheath for live-fire air-to-air exercises, significantly cutting costs compared to operations in the U.S. This move bolsters integrated air and missile defense capabilities while saving millions in training expenses.

2025-04-14T11:00:15.212813-07:00

Aviano's F-16s Enhance Defense Readiness with UK Deployment

armyrecognition.com

Italy to Assemble Belgian F-35 Fighter Jets Instead of U.S. Line in Texas Belgium has requested Italy to produce its upcoming fleet of F-35 fighter jets at Italian facilities rather than at the U.S. assembly line in Fort Worth, Texas. This move reflects Belgium's strategic choice to leverage European manufacturing capabilities, possibly in response to geopolitical motivations and supply chain considerations.

2025-04-14T01:40:30.220939-07:00

Italy to Assemble Belgian F-35 Fighter Jets Instead of U.S. Line in Texas