L3Harris F-16 EW system cleared for low-rate production, company says
The defense contractor is also making a play to dislodge Northrop Grumman as the supplier for US Air Force F-16 EW kits.
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Shield AI’s X-BAT drone to be powered by same GE engine as F-15, F-16 fighters (Exclusive)
The announcement marks the first official partnership for GE on a drone wingman platform.
Senate confirms Wilsbach as Air Force Chief
The former head of Air Combat Command will now lead the Air Force as its next top uniformed officer, following the surprise retirement of Gen. David Allvin.
The Quiet Approval of New AMRAAM Missiles May Revive Pakistan’s F-16 Program Defence Uncut Podcast
A quiet update to a US Department of Defense contract has ignited speculation across the defense world. While the line item is small, its strategic implications are enormous, signaling not only a quantum leap in the Pakistan Air Force’s combat capability but…
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US Adds Pakistan to Large-Scale AIM-120C8/D Contract Quwa Premium
A quiet US DoD contract adjustment adds Pakistan as a buyer for its latest AIM-120 AMRAAM, hinting at a major F-16 upgrade for the Pakistan Air Force.
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Trump taps Wilsbach as next Air Force chief
Breaking Defense previously reported that former Air Combat Command chief Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach was a frontrunner to replace outgoing Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin.
Swedish defense minister talks post-war, ‘long-term endeavor’ to get Ukraine advanced Gripens
Pål Jonson made it clear that the potential acquisition “depends” on the Ukraine war ending, but Stockholm is also “open” to discussing sending older planes sooner.
Red 6 wins deal to bring augmented reality to F-16s
The company’s helmet-mounted ATARS system can project images of adversary threats like enemy jets for real pilots flying in a cockpit.
Turkey and UK edge closer to Eurofighter fighter jet deal after MoU signing
The momentum toward an order builds off Turkish Minister of National Defence, Yasar Güler initially revealing in 2023 that talks were underway to buy 40 aircraft.
US Approves $5.58 Billion F-16 Block 70/72 Sale to the Philippines
The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Philippines for 20 F-16 Block 70/72 multi-role fighter aircraft at an estimated cost of $5.58 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certification notifying Congress…
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