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In a significant move to bolster its maritime strike capabilities, the United States military is set to integrate long-range anti-ship missiles (LRASM) into its F-16 Viper, a decision that underscores Washington’s strategic focus on countering China’s growing naval dominance in the Indo-Pacific.
Just months after Ukraine’s Air Force integrated F-16 fighter jets into its fleet, a former senior official has conceded that these Western-supplied aircraft are ill-equipped to challenge Russia’s Su-35 in direct air-to-air combat.
In a striking move, the U.S. State Department, under President Donald Trump’s administration, re-allocated a staggering $400 million (RM1.7 billion) in financial assistance to Pakistan—a decision that underscored Washington’s tight grip over the operational use of the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) F-16 fighter jets.
In the heart of the Nevada desert, Red Flag 25-1, one of the most intense and critical military exercises in the United States, is unfolding at Nellis Air Force Base—a proving ground where air warriors are forged in the fires of simulated combat.
After years of speculation about Singapore’s use of the Israeli-made Python-5 air-to-air missile, a photograph has finally confirmed the presence of this advanced weapon on a Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16D+ fighter jet in flight.
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is set to receive the latest modernization and upgrade package for its fleet of F-16 fighter jets under a contract awarded to Lockheed Martin worth US$8.7 million (RM39 million).
The Thai Ministry of Defence has expressed full support for the Royal Thai Air Force’s (RTAF) decision to procure the Swedish-made JAS39 Gripen fighter jets over the American-made F-16.
A Russian soldier identified as responsible for shooting down a Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet over the Zaporizhia region several days ago may receive a cash reward of 15 million Rubles (approximately US$145,000 or RM648,000) from a prominent Russian CEO.
Vietnam has shown interest in acquiring F-16 fighter jets, but negotiations with the United States have stalled due to concerns that the purchase might affect its relationships with other countries, including China.
The Ukrainian military has confirmed that one of its F-16 fighter jets, supplied by NATO, was destroyed in a Russian missile and suicide drone attack a few days ago.