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The F-16 Fighting Falcon Now Has a “Viper Shield”
The F-16 Fighting Falcon—or the “Viper,” if you prefer—remains the most successful, combat-proven multi-role jet fighter ever produced.
How a broken part in a jet engine’s ‘blind spot’ brought down an Air Force F-16
An investigation found that the part behind an F-16C crash was in a "blind spot" that Air Force mechanics can't see during ...
The Aviationist1d
U.S. Navy Declares Initial Operational Capability for IRST Pods on F/A-18 Super Hornets
The IRST Block II enhances ‘situational awareness by supplementing air-to-air detection and track capabilities, and autonomously or in combination with ...
Aviation Week1d
Failure In F-16 Engine ‘Blind Spot’ Caused Crash, Report Says
Fan blade failure in a known “blind spot” of F-16 engine maintenance caused a Fighting Falcon to crash in New Mexico in 2024, a U.S. Air Force report says, prompting new questions on if inspection ...
Ukraine gets French Mirage fighter jets, more F-16s from the Netherlands
Ukraine’s Air Force got a boost in its fight against Russia on Thursday with the arrival of Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets from ...
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American F-16 dons Russian colors in dramatic training exercise
In the United States, one of the most significant military exercises, Red Flag 25-1, organized by Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, is currently underway. The event will continue until February 14, and ...
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Viper Shield Has First Flight on F-16 at Edwards AFB
Viper Shield all-digital electronic warfare suite recently had its first flight on a Royal Bahraini Air Force Block 70 F-16C assigned to the U.S. Air Force’s […] ...
The Aviationist4d
Lockheed Martin Delivers Bulgaria its First F-16 Block 70
The first two F-16 Block 70s now officially delivered are expected to arrive in Bulgaria between late March to early April 2025. The delivery of the first ...