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F-16 Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Deals

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Argentina receives second batch of six Danish F-16s, weighs accelerating final 12 deliveries to 2027

Argentina has taken delivery of six additional F-16A/B Fighting Falcons from Denmark, bringing its received total to 12 of 24 aircraft. The second batch flew from Skrydstrup via Spain and Brazil to Río Cuarto, as officials consider moving up delivery of the remaining 12 fighters to 2027.

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2026-09-30T01:00:37.480518-07:00

F-16 Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection) BAE Systems

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Updated IFF system certificated for F-16

By FlightGlobal: Updated IFF tool can handle new cybersecurity requirements. A new BAE Systems identification friend or foe (IFF) capability has been certificated for the Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter.

defence-blog.com

F-16s get new friend-or-foe system cleared for service

Defense Daily

New BAE Systems IFF System Receives Certification for Use on F-16

Also: UK Defence Journal and defence-industry.eu

5 Sources

2026-09-29T22:50:03.807284-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors Boeing

The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

Boeing Wins F/A-XX Next Generation Navy Stealth Fighter Contract (Updated)

By The War Zone: F/A-XX has been a very highly anticipated contract award, especially after the Pentagon previously tried to freeze the program.

1 Source

2026-09-29T14:52:38.895406-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors Boeing

The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

Full F-47 Production Line "Not Too Far Away": USAF General

By The War Zone: Boeing has been proceeding with a multi-billion-dollar expansion of its facilities in St. Louis as the F-47 program continues to ramp up.

1 Source

2026-09-29T10:07:16.170724-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement

FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

US Air Force tests F-35 low-altitude refuelling

By FlightGlobal: An F-35 recently took on fuel while flying at 5,000ft, well below the previous restriction of 10,000ft. The US Air Force is working to expand the capabilities of its stealthy Lockheed Martin F-35A strike fighters to include in-flight refuelling at lower altitudes.

1 Source

2026-09-29T15:05:10.824445-07:00

F-16 Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Deals

Reuters

Belgium to transfer three F-16s to Ukraine this year, Zelenskiy says

By Reuters: Belgium will transfer three F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by the end ‌of the year to help in its war with Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday.

prm.ua

Belgium will transfer three F-16s to Ukraine this year

militarnyi.com

Belgium To Transfer Three F-16s to Ukraine by the End of Year

5 Sources

2026-09-29T12:50:10.488650-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors Boeing

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Boeing receives US$2.38 billion order for 22 more F-15EX fighters

By Air Data News: New contract takes U.S. Air Force orders to 120 aircraft while Boeing works to raise production to two fighters Boeing has received a US$2.38 billion contract for 22 additional F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets for the U.S.

1 Source

2026-09-29T13:35:21.460866-07:00

Supply Chain Military Aircraft Procurement Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Export Controls & Trade Compliance Defense Policy

Bloomberg • Anthony Capaccio

Senator Asks Pentagon to Review Supply Chain Over F-35 Incident

By Bloomberg: The Republican chair of the Senate intelligence committee asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to review the Pentagon’s supply chain after F-35 warplane parts ended up in Chinese government hands after being diverted to Hong Kong on a United Parcel Service Inc.

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2026-09-29T08:21:42.618677-07:00

Argentina receives second batch of six Danish F-16s, weighs accelerating final 12 deliveries to 2027

Updated IFF system certificated for F-16

F-16s get new friend-or-foe system cleared for service

New BAE Systems IFF System Receives Certification for Use on F-16

Boeing Wins F/A-XX Next Generation Navy Stealth Fighter Contract (Updated)

Full F-47 Production Line "Not Too Far Away": USAF General

US Air Force tests F-35 low-altitude refuelling

Belgium to transfer three F-16s to Ukraine this year, Zelenskiy says

Belgium will transfer three F-16s to Ukraine this year

Belgium To Transfer Three F-16s to Ukraine by the End of Year

Boeing receives US$2.38 billion order for 22 more F-15EX fighters

Senator Asks Pentagon to Review Supply Chain Over F-35 Incident

Argentina receives six more F-16 fighter jets, may accelerate remaining deliveries

Updated IFF system certificated for F-16

US Air Force tests F-35 low-altitude refuelling

Boeing Wins F/A-XX Next Generation Navy Stealth Fighter Contract (Updated)

U.S. Navy’s F/A-XX next-generation fighter award expected as soon as 5:30 p.m. Eastern today

Commercial Defense Satcom Service Revenues to Surpass $22.6B by 2035

Commercial Defense Satcom Service Revenues to Surpass $22.6B by 2035

UK Police Find Fuel But No Explosives at Fairford Scene

UK gains access to Ukraine battle data for AI drone swarms

Parsons lands $85 million deal to oversee design and construction of Space Command HQ

Five Arrested in Suspected Terror Plot Near RAF Fairford, U.S.-Used Air Base in Britain

Two aviators eject after EA-18G Growler landing mishap aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower

Raytheon wins up to $20.7 billion contract to produce AMRAAM missiles at record rates

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