Block 70/72 F-16

Oct- 2026 -

7 October

Morocco’s First F-16 Block 72 Fighter Takes Maiden Flight

The Royal Moroccan Air Force’s first F-16 Block 72 aircraft has completed its maiden flight as it undergoes flight testing ahead of delivery to the North African country.

5 October

Air

A Republic of China Air Force F-16V combat aircraft

Rojoef Manuel

US Transfers Taiwan’s First F-16V Block 70 Fighter Jets

Taiwan has received its first two F-16V Block 70 fighter jets from the US, marking a step in bolstering its air defense capabilities amid mounting military pressure from Beijing.

Aug- 2026 -

27 August

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

Taiwan’s First Two F-16 Viper Block 70 Fighters to Arrive Soon

Taiwan’s first pair of F-16 Viper Block 70 combat aircraft are set to land in the East Asian country soon, following delays from the initial 2023 delivery schedule.

20 August

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

Peru Selects L3Harris Viper Shield for F-16 Block 70 Fleet

The Peruvian government has selected L3Harris Technologies’ Viper Shield electronic warfare suite for the country’s F-16 Block 70 jets.

19 August

Europe

Bulgarian Air Force's first F-16 Viper combat aircraft

Christine Casimiro

Bulgaria’s Second Batch of F-16 Block 70s Faces Delivery Delays Until 2030

Lockheed Martin’s delivery of the second batch of eight F-16 Block 70 fighters to Bulgaria could be delayed from the end of 2027 to the second quarter of 2030 due to production difficulties.

Dec- 2025 -

2 December

Americas