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Peru set to award 24 F-16 C/D Block 70 fighters under Air Force combat aircraft program, plus KC-135 tanker acquisition

Peru’s defense procurement agency is preparing a Tuesday announcement awarding the Air Force’s combat aircraft program to the F-16 C/D Block 70 for 24 jets, according to local reporting. The same deal is expected to include KC-135 tanker aircraft, ending speculation over replacements for ageing Mirage 2000 and MiG-29 fleets.

2026-04-14T09:53:41.178463-07:00

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Bahrain’s F-16 Block 70 Scores First Air-To-Air Kill, Shooting Down Two Iranian Drones

2026-04-09T10:22:25.391225-07:00

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US approves $16.5B emergency arms package for UAE, Kuwait and Jordan; majority to UAE

2026-03-20T00:29:25.116006-07:00

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Russia launches ~155 drones (≈100 Shaheds); Ukraine reports 136 shot down as F‑16s faced weeks‑long missile shortages

2026-03-04T22:26:51.840671-08:00

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Peru set to award 24 F-16 C/D Block 70 fighters under Air Force combat aircraft program, plus KC-135 tanker acquisition Peru’s defense procurement agency is preparing a Tuesday announcement awarding the Air Force’s combat aircraft program to the F-16 C/D Block 70 for 24 jets, according to local reporting. The same deal is expected to include KC-135 tanker aircraft, ending speculation over replacements for ageing Mirage 2000 and MiG-29 fleets.

2026-04-14T09:53:41.178463-07:00

Peru set to award 24 F-16 C/D Block 70 fighters under Air Force combat aircraft program, plus KC-135 tanker acquisition

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Pakistan Air Force deploys F-16s and support aircraft to Saudi Arabia under joint defense framework as Iran tensions intensify The Pakistan Air Force has dispatched fighter jets—reported F-16s—and accompanying support aircraft to a Saudi base under a bilateral defense agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense. Multiple reports link the move to escalating regional security talks and intensifying activity tied to Iran.

2026-04-12T07:21:27.648131-07:00

Pakistan Air Force deploys F-16s and support aircraft to Saudi Arabia under joint defense framework as Iran tensions intensify

Aviation Week

Bahrain’s F-16 Block 70 Scores First Air-To-Air Kill, Shooting Down Two Iranian Drones The Royal Bahraini Air Force’s Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Block 70 has achieved its first combat success, intercepting and shooting down two Iranian drones during earlier Middle East conflict activity. Bahrain says the drones penetrated initial air-defense layers before being defeated by the new Block 70 capability.

2026-04-09T10:22:25.391225-07:00

Bahrain’s F-16 Block 70 Scores First Air-To-Air Kill, Shooting Down Two Iranian Drones

Air Data News

Peru backtracks on F-16 fighter selection after president's remarks spark confusion Peru’s government said it has not yet selected a new fighter jet, reversing comments made by President José that had suggested a decision. The clarification walks back earlier public statements and leaves the procurement process for replacing legacy fighters unresolved.

2026-03-22T03:20:34.661805-07:00

Peru backtracks on F-16 fighter selection after president's remarks spark confusion

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US approves $16.5B emergency arms package for UAE, Kuwait and Jordan; majority to UAE The US State Department approved $16.5 billion in emergency arms sales to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Jordan, with the UAE receiving the largest share. Packages cover ballistic missile‑defence radars, a $1.86 billion F‑16 weapons package, potential AIM‑120 AMRAAMs, counter‑drone systems and spare parts.

2026-03-20T00:29:25.116006-07:00

US approves $16.5B emergency arms package for UAE, Kuwait and Jordan; majority to UAE

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Morocco cleared for massive F-16 fighter buy Morocco has been cleared to purchase a major package of U.S.-made F-16 fighters and associated defence equipment, marking a significant planned increase in Rabat’s spending on American military hardware. The approval signals deeper U.S.-Morocco military ties and a sizable potential Foreign Military Sale.

2026-03-18T12:44:26.273179-07:00

Morocco cleared for massive F-16 fighter buy

Reuters

Greece approves €4–4.6bn defence package including Achilles Shield, 38 F‑16 Viper upgrades and frigate refits Greece's parliamentary armament committee approved a roughly €4–4.6 billion defence package that green‑lights purchase of an Israeli Achilles Shield air‑defence/drone‑counter system, funds frigate refits and supports the upgrade of 38 F‑16s to the modern Viper standard, plus C‑27 fleet FOS.

2026-03-16T09:00:47.534622-07:00

Greece approves €4–4.6bn defence package including Achilles Shield, 38 F‑16 Viper upgrades and frigate refits

politico.eu

Turkey considers deploying F-16s to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus after drone attack Ankara is evaluating deploying F-16 fighter jets to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus to bolster security after a recent drone attack on the island. The move, reported by TRT Haber and Turkish defence sources, has heightened regional tensions and drawn international attention and offers of assistance.

2026-03-07T07:37:58.044813-08:00

Turkey considers deploying F-16s to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus after drone attack

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Peru set to award 24 F-16 C/D Block 70 fighters under Air Force combat aircraft program, plus KC-135 tanker acquisition

Bahrain’s F-16 Block 70 Scores First Air-To-Air Kill, Shooting Down Two Iranian Drones

US approves $16.5B emergency arms package for UAE, Kuwait and Jordan; majority to UAE

Russia launches ~155 drones (≈100 Shaheds); Ukraine reports 136 shot down as F‑16s faced weeks‑long missile shortages

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