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F-16 Viper: Northrop Grumman’s lethal EW & targeting upgrades

The F-16 Fighting Falcon has always punched above its weight — but Northrop Grumman is making sure the legendary jet punches ...
Combat Aviator on MSN

F-16 & F-35 deployment: US airpower rushes to Middle East

The skies over the Middle East are growing increasingly crowded with American steel. In one of the most significant and rapid ...
The Aviationist

Lockheed Martin Unveils Taiwan’s First Newly Built F-16 Block 70

Taiwan’s first new F-16, part of an order for 66 aircraft, was unveiled during a rollout ceremony at Lockheed Martin’s facilities. Lockheed Martin has unveiled Taiwan first newly built F-16 Block 70 ...
The National Interest

The F-16’s Modifications Make It a Potent Fighting Force

The F-16 was born as the LWF prototype and was originally intended strictly for air superiority in visual range. The aircraft’s design reflected this mission, with extreme maneuverability (high turn ...