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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.
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has officially announced its selection of Swedish-made JAS39 Gripen E/F fighter jets from Saab Group as its latest addition to the fleet, ditching the United States’ offer of the F-16 Block 70/72.
The United States has reportedly offered lower interest rates to Thailand if the Southeast Asian nation opts to purchase Lockheed Martin’s F-16 Block 70 fighter jets instead of Sweden’s JAS39 E/F Gripen.
American-made F-16 fighter jets supplied to Ukraine will be destroyed by Russia’s Sukhoi Su-35 fighters, according to the country’s defense conglomerate, Rostec.
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 United States Air Force has established a “Super Squadron” consisting of 31 F-16 fighter jets at one of its most crucial air bases in South Korea amid escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula due to North Korea’s aggressive and provocative actions.