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Reuters • Pavel Polityuk

Ukrainian F-16 Downed and Pilot Killed in Massive Russian Drone-Missile Strike

A Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet was shot down overnight while repelling a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack, resulting in the death of the pilot and marking one of Kyiv’s most serious aerial losses since receiving Western combat aircraft.

2025-06-28T23:15:14.263691-07:00

Air Data News

Peru Confirms $3.5B Purchase of 24 Gripen E Fighters, Rejects Rafale and F-16

2025-07-04T03:07:06.224520-07:00

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

F-16 News Timeline

The Aviationist

Upgraded F-16 Falcons Arrive at Osan AB from Misawa to Enhance 51st Fighter Wing Combat Readiness A new batch of upgraded F-16 Fighting Falcons transferred from Misawa Air Base, Japan, touched down at Osan Air Base, South Korea, on June 26-27, marking a key step in modernizing the USAF’s 51st Fighter Wing with advanced avionics to boost survivability and regional combat effectiveness.

2025-07-08T13:32:04.493528-07:00

Upgraded F-16 Falcons Arrive at Osan AB from Misawa to Enhance 51st Fighter Wing Combat Readiness

denvergazette.com

F-16 Intercepts Civilian Aircraft Over Trump Bedminster Golf Course in 11th Airspace Breach An F-16 from NORAD’s Air National Guard intercepted a civilian aircraft that violated restricted airspace over President Trump’s Bedminster, New Jersey golf club on July 5, escorting it out and marking the 11th incursion since the temporary flight restrictions were imposed for presidential security, the U.S. military said.

2025-07-05T15:55:34.538177-07:00

F-16 Intercepts Civilian Aircraft Over Trump Bedminster Golf Course in 11th Airspace Breach

taipeitimes.com

Taiwan Air Force retires Vietnam-era F-5 Tiger IIs after 60 years, to transition to F-16Vs On July 4, 2025, the Republic of China Air Force officially retired its Northrop F-5 Tiger II fleet after nearly 60 years of service, culminating in a final farewell flyby. The legacy jets are being replaced by modern F-16V Block 70 fighters to bolster Taiwan’s air defenses against China.

2025-07-04T11:13:30.449865-07:00

Taiwan Air Force retires Vietnam-era F-5 Tiger IIs after 60 years, to transition to F-16Vs

Air Data News

Peru Confirms $3.5B Purchase of 24 Gripen E Fighters, Rejects Rafale and F-16 Peru’s government under President Dina Boluarte has approved a US$3.5 billion acquisition of 24 Saab Gripen E multirole fighters, rejecting competing bids from Rafale and F-16 platforms. The contract aims to replace the Air Force’s aging Mirage 2000 fleet and bolster regional air defence.

2025-07-04T03:07:06.224520-07:00

Peru Confirms $3.5B Purchase of 24 Gripen E Fighters, Rejects Rafale and F-16

Reuters

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Ukrainian F-16 Downed and Pilot Killed in Massive Russian Drone-Missile Strike A Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet was shot down overnight while repelling a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack, resulting in the death of the pilot and marking one of Kyiv’s most serious aerial losses since receiving Western combat aircraft.

2025-06-28T23:15:14.263691-07:00

Ukrainian F-16 Downed and Pilot Killed in Massive Russian Drone-Missile Strike

The Aviationist

Denmark Deploys F-16s to Pituffik Base as Arctic Posture Strengthens Denmark has deployed two RDAF F-16 fighter jets and a Challenger transport to the American-run Pituffik Space Base in northwest Greenland, following earlier detachments to Kangerlussuaq. The Arctic operation, part of Copenhagen’s expanded military posture on the island, enhances training, sovereignty patrols and allied reach.

2025-06-27T05:39:09.482167-07:00

Denmark Deploys F-16s to Pituffik Base as Arctic Posture Strengthens

theaviationgeekclub.com

USAF F-16 Pilot Sidesteps USS America Fly-by Under 500ft Minimum Altitude Rule A naval aviator recently recalled how a visiting USAF F-16 pilot bypassed a fly-by of the USS America because Air Force regulations prohibit flights below 500 feet. The anecdote highlights contrasting operational procedures between the Navy and Air Force for low-altitude demonstrations.

2025-06-24T14:59:36.961694-07:00

USAF F-16 Pilot Sidesteps USS America Fly-by Under 500ft Minimum Altitude Rule

FlightGlobal

Terma Showcases PIDS+ Pylon at Paris Air Show to Shield Ukraine’s F-16s At the 2025 Paris Air Show, Danish defense contractor Terma highlighted its PIDS+ pylon, the underwing sensor and countermeasures mount now fitted to Lockheed Martin F-16s donated by European allies to the Ukrainian Air Force. The system is designed to improve fighter survivability against modern threats in contested airspace.

2025-06-19T09:52:13.955924-07:00

Terma Showcases PIDS+ Pylon at Paris Air Show to Shield Ukraine’s F-16s