f-16 News

Unmanned Systems Ammunition

AKINCI AUAV Launches SAGE’s HGK-82

15 Jun, 11:07
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TUBITAK-SAGE’s Precision Guidance Kit (HGK), developed for the fighter jet, was tested on Baykar’s Bayraktar AKINCI AUAV.

Air

Philippines’s First Preference: Saab Gripen

13 Jun, 08:26
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The Philippines and Sweden inked a defence memorandum of understanding (MoU) that might pave the way for the Saab Gripen to join the Philippine Air Force.

Bilateral Relations Air

U.S. Approves; Norway Sells F-16s to Romania

10 Jun, 09:29
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Following U.S. approval, Norway sold 32 F-16 fighter jets to Romania, costing $418 million.

Bilateral Relations

Greek Diaspora to Intercept Turkish F-16 Programme

10 Jun, 02:03
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Greek diaspora sent a letter to US Secretary of State in order to prevent this country from modernising Turkish Air Force.

Homeland Security Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy

At the Doorstep of NATO, Sweden Enacted New anti-terror Law

02 Jun, 09:56
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Last month's Swedish parliament anti-terror measure took effect. It was one of Türkiye’s primary conditions for Sweden’s NATO membership.

Air Expo and Air Show Bilateral Relations

Lockheed Martin Returns IDEF

01 Jun, 11:29
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While Turkiye negotiates the F-16 acquisition, U.S. Aircraft Manufacturer Lockheed Martin plans to take place at IDEF next month.

Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy

Biden’s F-16 Condition: Sweden Joins NATO

30 May, 10:09
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U.S. President Biden calls Turkish counterpart Erdoğan following re-election to allow Sweden to join NATO in return for getting F-16 fighters.

Air

Declining Thai’s F-35 bid, US offers F-16 and F-15 jets

27 May, 12:52
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Pentagon has informally declined Thailand’s request to purchase F-35 fighter jets, according to an RTAF source. The US Offers F-16 and F15 to Thailand.

Air Modernisation

First delivery of F-16 Block ÖZGÜR

18 May, 03:53
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TurAF received the first F-16 Block 30 jet, modernised with the ÖZGÜR Project. The modernised F-16 can fire all Turkish indigenous ammunition and missiles.

Air

RoAF Retires MiG-21 LanceR jets

17 May, 09:40
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The Romanian Air Force (RoAF) retired the last MiG-21 LanceR fighters on 15 May with ceremonies and farewell flights.

Unmanned Systems Weapon / Missile

First Test with GÖZDE Ammunition

12 May, 04:25
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ASELSAN serial production Laser Guidance Kits (GÖZDE) were tested in Konya. The bomb may hit a target in a 28 km distance with high precision.

Air Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software

PAF's F-16s Arrived Anatolian Eagle

25 Apr, 04:16
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Pakistan Air Force (PAF) F-16 aircraft arrived at the 3rd Main Jet Base, Konya, where the International Anatolian Eagle-2023 Training will be executed.

Air Modernisation Bilateral Relations

US Approves Turkish F-16 Modernisation

21 Apr, 10:28
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The State Department approved a possible FMS to Türkiye to upgrade its current F-16 fleet and related equipment for an estimated cost of $259 million.