Tariffs Drive Thailand to Nordic Fighters and Drop F-16s
Bangkok, June 5 – Thailand has made a pivotal decision in its military modernization efforts, opting to procure four Gripen E/F fighter jets from Sweden’s Saab in a $500 million…
DEFENSE | Turkey Shifts Focus from F-16 Deal to F-35 Program
Ankara, April 18 – Turkey is changing its plans for getting new fighter jets. They’re now less focused on buying F-16s from the United States and more interested in rejoining…
Turkey Optimistic About F-16 Deal with US, Says Defense Minister
Turkey has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing negotiations surrounding the procurement of Block-70 F-16 fighter jets and modernization kits from the United States. Defense Minister Yasar Guler has publicly stated…
Ukraine Deploys US-Made F-16 Fighter Jets, Zelenskiy Hails New Era in Defense Capabilities
On August 4, 2024, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed the long-awaited arrival of US-made F-16 fighter jets in Ukraine, significantly developing the country’s defense capabilities against the ongoing Russian invasion.…
Slovakia Bolsters Air Defense with Arrival of First F-16 Fighter Jets
Slovakia has recently taken a significant step towards enhancing its air defense capabilities with the arrival of its first new F-16 fighter jets. The delivery of these advanced aircraft marks…
US advances fighter jet sale to Turkey, Greece; Congress likely to approve
The Biden administration has formally notified Congress of its intention to proceed with the $23 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey and the $8.6 billion sale of F-35…
Ukraine to Receive 18 F-16 Fighter Jets from Netherlands
Ukraine, which has been facing a brutal war with Russia since February 2022, has received a major boost from its Western allies in the form of 18 F-16 fighter jets…
US approves F-16 deployment to Ukraine from Denmark and Netherlands
Denmark and the Netherlands have received official assurances from the United States that transfer requests for F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine will be expedited once pilot training is complete, according…