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Dutch airprox flags “weak” see-and-avoid after F-16 encounter; Belgium tests F-16-launched 70mm FZ275 drone-intercept capability

A Dutch investigation found “weak” see-and-avoid rules contributed to a high-speed close encounter involving an F-16 formation and a light trainer near Lelystad. Separately, Belgium’s Defense Ministry says its Air Force tested F-16s firing 70mm FZ275 missiles to intercept drones.

2026-05-01T12:43:32.868135-07:00

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Peru delays $3.5B F-16 Block 70 deal as ministers resign and US presses for faster decision

2026-04-22T13:34:55.426590-07:00

Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin backs Fortem with $25M investment to expand airspace security against counter-UAS

2026-04-23T03:35:01.360735-07:00

DefenseNews.com

Taiwan earmarks six years to upgrade 144 F-16s as AIDC starts work at Taichung facility

2026-04-27T15:49:14.707671-07:00

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Dutch airprox flags “weak” see-and-avoid after F-16 encounter; Belgium tests F-16-launched 70mm FZ275 drone-intercept capability A Dutch investigation found “weak” see-and-avoid rules contributed to a high-speed close encounter involving an F-16 formation and a light trainer near Lelystad. Separately, Belgium’s Defense Ministry says its Air Force tested F-16s firing 70mm FZ275 missiles to intercept drones.

2026-05-01T12:43:32.868135-07:00

Dutch airprox flags “weak” see-and-avoid after F-16 encounter; Belgium tests F-16-launched 70mm FZ275 drone-intercept capability

DefenseNews.com

Taiwan earmarks six years to upgrade 144 F-16s as AIDC starts work at Taichung facility Taiwan’s state-owned Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. (AIDC) says four Air Force F-16s have entered its new Taichung facility, with modernization for the full 144-jet fleet expected to finish within six years. The statement frames the effort as a sustained in-country upgrade program under AIDC’s facilities.

2026-04-27T15:49:14.707671-07:00

Taiwan earmarks six years to upgrade 144 F-16s as AIDC starts work at Taichung facility

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Poland mulls US F-16 purchase alongside expanded air-defense, fleet and cybersecurity upgrades Poland’s Defence Ministry is considering acquiring new U.S.-sourced F-16s, alongside additional anti-aircraft and air-defense systems. The review also encompasses submarines and helicopters, plus an upgrade to the military’s cybersecurity capacities.

2026-04-27T15:49:14.074034-07:00

Poland mulls US F-16 purchase alongside expanded air-defense, fleet and cybersecurity upgrades

Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin backs Fortem with $25M investment to expand airspace security against counter-UAS Lockheed Martin announced a $25 million investment in Fortem Technologies, a provider of airspace security solutions, citing urgent demand tied to countering UAS threats. The move signals sustained defense-prime focus on scaling detection/mitigation capabilities for rapidly evolving drone risks.

2026-04-23T03:35:01.360735-07:00

Lockheed Martin backs Fortem with $25M investment to expand airspace security against counter-UAS

DefenseNews.com

Denmark F-16 replacement plan sparks NATO and domestic budget concerns over future affordability Denmark’s planned investment to replace its aging F-16 fleet is drawing scrutiny at home and in NATO circles, with critics warning the capital-heavy procurement could materially strain the country’s future “core” defense budgets. The concern centers on long-term tradeoffs between recapitalization and other priority programs.

2026-04-22T17:50:05.224280-07:00

Denmark F-16 replacement plan sparks NATO and domestic budget concerns over future affordability

Associated Press

Peru delays $3.5B F-16 Block 70 deal as ministers resign and US presses for faster decision Peru’s interim government has postponed its $3.5 billion F-16 Block 70 acquisition following the resignations of the defense and foreign ministers, exposing internal disputes over the contract’s transparency and cost assumptions. The US ambassador warned the offer “could not be the same tomorrow,” warning delays will raise the final price.

2026-04-22T13:34:55.426590-07:00

Peru delays $3.5B F-16 Block 70 deal as ministers resign and US presses for faster decision

Air Data News

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

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Dutch airprox flags “weak” see-and-avoid after F-16 encounter; Belgium tests F-16-launched 70mm FZ275 drone-intercept capability

Peru delays $3.5B F-16 Block 70 deal as ministers resign and US presses for faster decision

Lockheed Martin backs Fortem with $25M investment to expand airspace security against counter-UAS

Taiwan earmarks six years to upgrade 144 F-16s as AIDC starts work at Taichung facility

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