F-16 Block 70 News

Greece Prioritises F-35 and Camcopter S-100 UAV
Air Unmanned Systems

Greece Prioritises F-35 and Camcopter S-100 UAV

Greece has decided to focus its near-term defence plans on F-35 fighter jets and Camcopter S-100 rotary-wing UAVs for frigates.

Thailand Shortlists SAAB’s JAS-39E/F Gripen over F-16 Viper
Air

Thailand Shortlists SAAB’s JAS-39E/F Gripen over F-16 Viper

Thailand has announced that it is pre-qualifying the Swedish JAS-39E/F Gripen as its new fighter jet. This is not the final decision.

Bloomberg: Türkiye Scaling Down $23 Billion Defence Contract
Air Bilateral Relations Modernisation

Bloomberg: Türkiye Scaling Down $23 Billion Defence Contract

Bloomberg claimed that Turkiye is taking action to reduce costs in the $23 billion F-16 deal.

U.S. is Close to Announce F-16 Cooperation with Turkiye
Air Bilateral Relations Modernisation

U.S. is Close to Announce F-16 Cooperation with Turkiye

The U.S. is about to announce the results of negotiations with Turkiye regarding the new F-16 Acquisition and Modernisation programme.

Turkiye to Receive First F-16 Viper in mid-2027 Earliest
Air Modernisation

Turkiye to Receive First F-16 Viper in mid-2027 Earliest

Turkish Air Force will receive the first F-16 Viper in mid-2027, provided the contract is signed immediately.

Turkiye’s Interest in Eurofighter Continues
Air

Turkiye’s Interest in Eurofighter Continues

Turkish Minister of Defence Yaşar Güler has made statements regarding the process for Eurofighter fighter jets to CNN Türk.

The U.S. Sent an LOA for the F-35 Lightning II to Greece
Air

The U.S. Sent an LOA for the F-35 Lightning II to Greece

The U.S. sent the Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) regarding the F-35 Lightning II aircraft supply to Greece.

Turkiye's F-16 Viper Modernisation to be Divided by Two
Air Modernisation

Turkiye's F-16 Viper Modernisation to be Divided by Two

Turkiye’s F-16 Modernisation programme with the US is currently under discussion. Two institutions will share the workload to upgrade 79 jets to Block 70 level.

F-16 Viper Modernisation to be Divided by Two
Air Modernisation

F-16 Viper Modernisation to be Divided by Two

Turkiye’s F-16 Modernisation programme with the U.S. is currently under discussion. Two institutions will share the workload to upgrade jets to Block 70 level.

Menendez signed for Greek F-35s
Air Bilateral Relations

Menendez signed for Greek F-35s

Bob Menendez, the Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, stated that he supported Greece to acquire F-35.