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Reuters • Pavel Polityuk

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

FlightGlobal

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

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

The War Zone

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

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

Reuters

US Clears $310M F-16 Training and Sustainment Package as Zelenskiy Anticipates More Jets

2025-05-02T14:11:56.594988-07:00

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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

FlightGlobal

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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

The Aviationist

Netflix to Debut Unscripted US Air Force Thunderbirds Documentary Netflix is set to release a new documentary on the USAF Thunderbirds, promising a raw, journalistic portrayal of the elite F-16 aerial demonstration team. The film embeds with crews through high-stakes training and maintenance cycles to lift the curtain on pilot selection and mission planning.

2025-05-07T13:03:22.328478-07:00

Netflix to Debut Unscripted US Air Force Thunderbirds Documentary

Reuters

US Clears $310M F-16 Training and Sustainment Package as Zelenskiy Anticipates More Jets The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $310 million Foreign Military Sale for F-16 training, sustainment and related equipment for Ukraine. President Zelenskiy says additional F-16s are expected soon and calls for systemic solutions to integrate and operate the fleet effectively.

2025-05-02T14:11:56.594988-07:00

US Clears $310M F-16 Training and Sustainment Package as Zelenskiy Anticipates More Jets

The War Zone

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US Delivers Boneyard F-16s to Ukraine for Spare Parts Images show a Ukrainian An-124 hauling non-operational F-16 fighters from an Arizona desert boneyard to Ukraine, marking the first direct delivery of U.S.-sourced F-16 airframes for spare parts. These shipments aim to sustain Kyiv’s growing Western fighter fleet without providing active jets.

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

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

Aviation Today

Northrop Grumman’s AN/ALQ-257 IVEWS Completes Operational Assessment on USAF F-16s Northrop Grumman’s ultra-wideband AN/ALQ-257 Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite (IVEWS) has successfully finished operational assessment flight testing on U.S. Air Force F-16 fighters, demonstrating its capability against modern electromagnetic threats and clearing the way for full-rate production and fielding.

2025-05-01T07:55:42.476010-07:00

Northrop Grumman’s AN/ALQ-257 IVEWS Completes Operational Assessment on USAF F-16s

Aviation Week

Northrop Grumman Completes Operational Flight Tests of IVEWS EW System on F-16s Northrop Grumman’s Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite (IVEWS), built around the ultra-wideband AN/ALQ-257 architecture, has completed an Operational Assessment on USAF F-16s, flying over 70 sorties in seven months across varied mission scenarios to validate performance against modern threats.

2025-04-30T14:32:03.278001-07:00

Northrop Grumman Completes Operational Flight Tests of IVEWS EW System on F-16s