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The War Zone • Howard Altman

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

Reuters

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

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

Aviation Today

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

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

Breaking Defense

Philippines Cleared for $5.6B F-16 Jet Package

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

F-16 News Timeline

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

Air & Space Forces Mag

Air Force Thunderbirds Documentary Provides Rare Insights into Elite Squadron Netflix is set to release “Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds” on Memorial Day weekend, a documentary that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the U.S. Air Force’s premier aerial demonstration team. The film showcases the pilots' exceptional skill and trust as they navigate a high-stakes training season.

2025-04-29T15:34:55.016573-07:00

Air Force Thunderbirds Documentary Provides Rare Insights into Elite Squadron

Sandboxx

Ukrainian F-16s Conduct Daily Combat Operations Amid Escalating Tensions Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets have commenced daily offensive and defensive sorties over Ukraine, signifying a high operational tempo in response to ongoing regional tensions. This development highlights increased military readiness as Ukraine bolsters its air defense capabilities against Russian threats.

2025-04-27T14:49:14.374889-07:00

Ukrainian F-16s Conduct Daily Combat Operations Amid Escalating Tensions

The Aviationist

Project Iron Agility Enhances F-16 and MQ-9 Deployment Readiness The Project Iron Agility exercise focuses on improving Agile Combat Employment (ACE) readiness by integrating F-16s and MQ-9 Reapers. The collaboration aims to streamline deployment skills and enhance operational flexibility in modern combat scenarios.

2025-04-27T09:52:13.337565-07:00

Project Iron Agility Enhances F-16 and MQ-9 Deployment Readiness