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Ukraine Loses US-Made F-16 in Combat, Pilot Killed; Zelenskyy Vows Retaliation

Ukraine has confirmed the downing of a US-supplied F-16 fighter jet by Russian forces, marking the second loss of this aircraft in the conflict. The incident resulted in the death of 26-year-old pilot Captain Pavlo Ivanov. President Zelenskyy has pledged a strong response to the attack.

2025-04-12T06:43:56.674942-07:00

Breaking Defense

Philippines Cleared for $5.6B F-16 Jet Package

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

Associated Press

Bulgaria Receives First F-16 Block 70 Jets from the US

2025-04-02T10:00:45.506296-07:00

AeroTime

US and Philippines Launch 'Cope Thunder' Bilateral Exercise

2025-04-07T04:00:15.033734-07:00

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Air & Space Forces Mag

US and South Korea Conduct Joint Exercises with B-1 Bombers Amid North Korean Tensions Two B-1B bombers from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, joined South Korean F-35 and F-16 fighters for joint exercises over the Korean Peninsula, coinciding with heightened tensions from North Korean missile tests. This marks the second deployment of B-1B bombers in joint drills during the current U.S. presidential term.

2025-04-15T13:57:06.894048-07:00

US and South Korea Conduct Joint Exercises with B-1 Bombers Amid North Korean Tensions

FlightGlobal

Bulgaria Inducts Lockheed Martin's F-16 Block 70 into Air Force Fleet The Bulgarian Air Force celebrated the arrival of its first F-16 Block 70 fighter jet in an official ceremony at Graf Ignatievo Air Base. This marks a significant step in Bulgaria's military modernization efforts, benefiting from Lockheed Martin's advanced technology and expanding the country's defense capabilities.

2025-04-14T13:40:38.255542-07:00

Bulgaria Inducts Lockheed Martin's F-16 Block 70 into Air Force Fleet

europeanairshows.co.uk

Hellenic Air Force Zeus Demo Team Heads to Radom International Airshow 2025 The Hellenic Air Force Zeus Demo Team will perform breathtaking displays with their F-16C Block 52+ aircraft at the Radom International Airshow 2025. This addition underscores the growing anticipation and global attention for the event as a key attraction in the airshow circuit.

2025-04-14T12:04:36.899085-07:00

Hellenic Air Force Zeus Demo Team Heads to Radom International Airshow 2025

The Aviationist

Aviano's F-16s Enhance Defense Readiness with UK Deployment The 555th Fighter Squadron deployed F-16s to RAF Lakenheath for live-fire air-to-air exercises, significantly cutting costs compared to operations in the U.S. This move bolsters integrated air and missile defense capabilities while saving millions in training expenses.

2025-04-14T11:00:15.212813-07:00

Aviano's F-16s Enhance Defense Readiness with UK Deployment

armyrecognition.com

Italy to Assemble Belgian F-35 Fighter Jets Instead of U.S. Line in Texas Belgium has requested Italy to produce its upcoming fleet of F-35 fighter jets at Italian facilities rather than at the U.S. assembly line in Fort Worth, Texas. This move reflects Belgium's strategic choice to leverage European manufacturing capabilities, possibly in response to geopolitical motivations and supply chain considerations.

2025-04-14T01:40:30.220939-07:00

Italy to Assemble Belgian F-35 Fighter Jets Instead of U.S. Line in Texas

latribune.fr

Europe Seeks Defense Independence Amid F-35 Concerns European countries are grappling with their reliance on U.S. defense technology, particularly the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets. The debate over adopting a more autonomous defense strategy intensifies as the region considers diversifying away from American military dependencies.

2025-04-13T22:12:07.753646-07:00

Europe Seeks Defense Independence Amid F-35 Concerns

defence-industry.eu

Ukraine Loses US-Made F-16 in Combat, Pilot Killed; Zelenskyy Vows Retaliation Ukraine has confirmed the downing of a US-supplied F-16 fighter jet by Russian forces, marking the second loss of this aircraft in the conflict. The incident resulted in the death of 26-year-old pilot Captain Pavlo Ivanov. President Zelenskyy has pledged a strong response to the attack.

2025-04-12T06:43:56.674942-07:00

Ukraine Loses US-Made F-16 in Combat, Pilot Killed; Zelenskyy Vows Retaliation

Reuters

US-Philippines Tariffs Threaten $5.58B F-16 Acquisition Deal The potential imposition of U.S. tariffs on imports from the Philippines could jeopardize a $5.58 billion plan for the country to acquire F-16 fighter jets. The decision may affect Manila's ability to afford U.S. weapons systems, as warned by its ambassador.

2025-04-10T14:44:28.296964-07:00

US-Philippines Tariffs Threaten $5.58B F-16 Acquisition Deal