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Aug- 2024 -

27 August

An F-16 fires an AIM-120D-3 in the final required flight test for the missile variant, developed under the Form, Fit, Function Refresh, known as F3R. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John McRell)

US Approves $592 Million Sale of AMRAAM Missiles to Romania

The US State Department has approved a sale of up to 186 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles to Romania.

6 August

War

Joe Saballa

Ukraine Needs to Destroy Russian Air Defenses to Use F-16s: Think Tank

The Ukrainian military will need to neutralize Russian air defense systems from the rear in order to use Western-supplied F-16 fighter jets.

5 August

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Zelensky Says Ukraine Has Received First F-16 Jets

Ukraine has received its first batch of US-made F-16 fighter jets, President Zelensky said, quickly adding that more are needed to beat back Russian forces.

2 August

Air

Joe Saballa

First F-16 Fighter Jets Arrive in Ukraine: Officials

The first batch of F-16 fighter jets has arrived in Ukraine, US and Lithuanian officials have revealed.

Jul- 2024 -

31 July

Air

Joe Saballa

US to Arm Ukraine’s F-16s With Advanced Weapons: Report

The US has agreed to increase the lethality of Ukraine’s upcoming F-16 fighter jets by arming them with advanced weapons.

24 July

War

Formation of Dutch F-16s above the North Sea

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukrainian City Fears Possible Arrival of F-16 Fighter Jets

A major air base in western Ukraine has put a tourist town firmly in Russia's sights – and locals fear the imminent arrival of F-16 fighter jets will only intensify the bombardments.

23 July

Americas