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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Lewey from the 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 35th Fighter Squadron at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, after returning from a training mission during RED FLAG-Alaska 09-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, on April 20, 2009. RED FLAG-Alaska provides training for deployed maintenance and support personnel in sustainment of a large-force deployed air operation.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Lewey from the 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 35th Fighter Squadron at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, after returning from a training mission during RED FLAG-Alaska 09-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, on April 20, 2009. RED FLAG-Alaska provides training for deployed maintenance and support personnel in sustainment of a large-force deployed air operation.

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What’s the Difference Between the US F-14 Tomcat & F-16 Fighting Falcon Fighters?

Article Summary and Key Points – The F-14 Tomcat and F-16 Fighting Falcon were built for different wars inside the same Cold War. -The...

Isaac SeitzNovember 26, 2025

F-16 Fighter

F-16 Fighter

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Taiwan’s F-16V Fighter Was Built to Fight China’s Air Force

Article Summary – Taiwan’s air force is doubling down on the upgraded F-16V “Viper,” with 144 fighters either modernized or on the way. -Critics...

Christian OrrNovember 24, 2025

A Koku Jieitai (Japan Air Self-Defense Force) F-2 aircraft flies in formation with a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, during a Bomber Task Force mission over the Indo-Pacific region, September 21, 2021. Bomber missions provide opportunities to train and work with allies and partners in joint and coalition operations and exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin M. Rumbaugh)

A Koku Jieitai (Japan Air Self-Defense Force) F-2 aircraft flies in formation with a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, during a Bomber Task Force mission over the Indo-Pacific region, September 21, 2021. Bomber missions provide opportunities to train and work with allies and partners in joint and coalition operations and exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin M. Rumbaugh)

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Japan’s F-2 ‘Super F-16’ Fighter Has a Message for China’s Air Force

Article Summary – Japan’s shift to a massive F-35 fleet hasn’t made the Mitsubishi F-2 obsolete—it’s turned it into a specialist. -Derived from the...

Kris OsbornNovember 22, 2025

Dassault Rafale Fighter

Dassault Rafale Fighter

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Don’t Tell Russia: In 2035, Ukraine Could Have One of the Best Air Forces in Europe

Key Points and Summary – Ukraine’s air force entered the war flying tired MiG-29s, Su-27s, and Su-24s. Now, pledged F-16s, Gripens, and Rafales could...

Brent M. EastwoodNovember 18, 2025

Edwards AFB F-16C 88-456 with its special 50th Anniversary Fighting Falcon tail flash flies over the desert of Southern California. This Viper is assigned to the 416th Flight Test Squadron, flown by outgoing 416th FLTS Commander Lt. Col. Michael Pacini on his last flight with the Skulls. (Air Force photo by Todd Schannuth)

Edwards AFB F-16C 88-456 with its special 50th Anniversary Fighting Falcon tail flash flies over the desert of Southern California. This Viper is assigned to the 416th Flight Test Squadron, flown by outgoing 416th FLTS Commander Lt. Col. Michael Pacini on his last flight with the Skulls. (Air Force photo by Todd Schannuth)

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How F-35 Tech Turned the ‘Old’ F-16 Into a New Killer Jet

Key Points and Summary – Born in the 1970s, the F-16 should be aging out. Instead, a sweeping Service Life Extension Program and F-35–grade...

Kris OsbornNovember 18, 2025

Dassault Rafale Ready for Action

Dassault Rafale Ready for Action

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JAS 39 Gripen, F-16 and Now Dassault Rafale: Ukraine’s ‘Turbocharged’ Air Force

Key Points and Summary – Ukraine and France have signed a “historic” defense declaration that could see Kyiv acquire up to 100 Rafale F4...

Reuben JohnsonNovember 18, 2025

F-16

F-16

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Mach 2.05 F-16 Fighting Falcon Fighter Has a Message for Any Air Force on Earth

Key Points and Summary – Nearly 50 years after first flight, the F-16 is a mature, reliable workhorse—but it had a rocky start. Early...

Caleb LarsonNovember 10, 2025

The 354th Fighter Wing conducts a 75-fighter jet formation at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 12, 2022, in honor of the U.S. Air Force’s 75th Anniversary. This capabilities demonstration included F-35A Lightning II, F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-22 Raptor aircraft from across Pacific Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)

The 354th Fighter Wing conducts a 75-fighter jet formation at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 12, 2022, in honor of the U.S. Air Force’s 75th Anniversary. This capabilities demonstration included F-35A Lightning II, F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-22 Raptor aircraft from across Pacific Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)

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F-35 Elephant Walk: Fleet of Stealth Fighters Took Off Together to Warn China

Key Points and Summary – On May 6, 2025, the U.S. Air Force’s 18th Wing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, conducted a massive “elephant...

Jack BuckbyNovember 6, 2025

U.S. Air Force Maj. Taylor “FEMA” Hiester, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs aerial maneuvers in a U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon during an air show at Latrobe, Pennsylvania, June 21, 2025. The F-16, a multi-role fighter aircraft capable of both air-to-air and air-to-ground combat, demonstrates its versatility through dynamic aerial demonstrations at air shows across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

U.S. Air Force Maj. Taylor “FEMA” Hiester, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs aerial maneuvers in a U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon during an air show at Latrobe, Pennsylvania, June 21, 2025. The F-16, a multi-role fighter aircraft capable of both air-to-air and air-to-ground combat, demonstrates its versatility through dynamic aerial demonstrations at air shows across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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The Mach 2 F-16 Fighting Falcon Fighter Has a Message for the U.S. Air Force

Key Points and Summary – The F-16 Fighting Falcon was born as a nimble, affordable dogfighter. -Five decades later, it’s still on flight lines...

Harry J. KazianisNovember 1, 2025

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