Ukraine's air force says its F-16s have destroyed over 1,000 Russian aerial targets since entering combat, primarily serving in an air-defense role. The aircraft have relied heavily on internal cannons and targeting pods to intercept threats, rather than air-to-air missiles.
Ukraine's Air Force has rejected claims of a 'secret' cross-national F-16 squadron, dismissing reports as unfounded and misleading. According to Yuriy Ignat, spokesperson for Ukraine's Air Force, there is no such unit, and Ukrainian pilots are credited with most missile interceptions.
Taiwan's military has launched a large-scale search and rescue operation following the crash of a Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF) F-16V Block 20 fighter jet off Hualien County. The pilot, Captain Hsin Po-yi, is still unaccounted for as of the latest official updates.
Portugal's Air Force confirmed significant material damage at Monte Real Air Base after Storm Kristin hit the Leiria region on January 28, 2026. No injuries were reported, but multiple F-16 jets were damaged or impacted by debris.
Lockheed Martin has finished production of all F-16 Block 70 aircraft for Bulgaria and Slovakia's initial fleets, according to AeroTime. The company announced the completion on December 15, 2025, noting that every aircraft has passed US government acceptance through the Foreign Military Sales program.
L3Harris has announced that its F-16 electronic warfare system, Viper Shield, has been cleared for low-rate production by the US Air Force. The company plans to deliver the first batch of systems in December 2026, with a total of 219 systems on order.
Denmark has retired its F-16 fleet after nearly five decades of service, marking the end of one of Europe's longest-running operations. The Royal Danish Air Force will now operate an all-F-35 combat aircraft force, as announced by AeroTime reports.
For its July 2025 issue, Le Fana de l'Aviation (issue 668) explores the history of the Dewoitine D.520 fighter aircraft. The editorial team examines the aircraft's design and development, based on pre-war test pilot Marcel Doret's notebooks.
For Wingmasters No. 167, Dassault Aviation highlights various aircraft models, including the F-16C Aggressor and B-25C Mitchell. The magazine also features the Mirage 4000 at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace in Le Bourget.