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News - f-16

  • Digital Battlespace

    Raytheon receives radar systems repair contract

    24th January 2019

    Raytheon has received a contract to repair radar systems on the US Navy’s F/A-18 aircraft, the company announced on 21 January. Under the $24.4 million …

  • Training

    Afghan Air Force facing UH-60 training and recruitment headache

    5th February 2019

    A report from the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) has made clear that the country's UH-60 Black Hawk programme is beset by pilot …

  • Digital Battlespace

    BlackSky reaching the stars with its constellations

    30th January 2019

    Intelligence and data start-up BlackSky is pushing ahead with a vigorous constellation campaign which involves the launch of an anticipated 24 satellites over a period …

  • Military Logistics

    USAF accepts first KC-46A despite developmental testing deficiencies

    10th January 2019

    The USAF has accepted its first Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tanker with the signing of a DD250 inspection and receiving report it was announced on 10 January …

  • Military Logistics

    Kellstrom Defense acquires WAM

    9th January 2019

    Kellstrom Defense Aerospace has acquired California-based Williams Aerospace and Manufacturing (WAM), the company announced on 7 January. WAM has developed a range of tooling for …

  • Defence Helicopter

    India gets its hands on first Chinooks

    6th February 2019

    The Indian Air Force (IAF) is to receive 15 CH-47F Chinook helicopters from Boeing, and the first was formally handed over during a ceremony at …

  • Military Logistics

    Sweden orders Rheinmetall HX heavy trucks

    22nd January 2019

    Rheinmetall has received a contract from the Swedish Army to supply HX series heavy trucks for transporting Sweden's Patriot air defence systems, the company announced …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Saab to support UK’s Giraffe AMB radars

    23rd January 2019

    Saab has received a contract to provide support services for the UK Ministry of Defence’s Giraffe AMB land-based radar systems, the company announced on 18 …

  • Military Logistics

    Leonardo DRS, GE extend agreement

    21st January 2019

    Leonardo DRS has extended its LM2500 Gas Turbine packaging supply agreement with GE’s Marine Solutions, the company announced on 16 January. The agreement has been …

  • Special Operations

    L3 to deliver optics to USSOCOM

    21st January 2019

    L3 Technologies has received a contract from the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) to provide close-quarters sights and clip-on magnifiers for the Miniature Aiming System-Day …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Silvus radios to support Aerovel’s FTUAS bid

    21st January 2019

    Silvus Technologies’ StreamCaster (SC4200) radios have been selected by Aerovel for its Flexrotor UAS in pursuit of the US Army Family of Tactical UAS (FTUAS) …

  • Defence Notes

    Indian defence budget to rise… but not by enough

    7th February 2019

    On 1 February, the Indian government announced a FY2019/20 interim defence budget amounting to INR3.019 trillion ($42.7 billion), excluding pensions, the highest ever figure in …

  • Digital Battlespace

    USMC selects Raytheon AESA radar

    18th January 2019

    Raytheon's APG-79(v)4 AESA radar has been selected by the US Marine Corps to equip its F/A-18C/D classic Hornet aircraft fleet, the company announced on 15 …

  • Training

    Two shortlisted for Swiss training contract

    23rd January 2019

    Two companies have been shortlisted for the Swiss Army’s command and staff training requirement with Rheinmetall Electronics offering its Osiris product in a head-to-head with …

  • Naval Warfare

    USS Gerald R Ford receives first AWE

    21st January 2019

    The US Navy’s new aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R Ford, has received its first advanced weapons elevator (AWE), the navy announced on 16 January. AWE …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • Fighter - multirole

    F-16V (Jordan)

    Programme Background On 3 February 2022, the US State Department announced that it has approved a potential sale of 12 F-16 C Block 70 aircraft,  four ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    F-16V (1-8) [Bulgaria]

    Programme Background Requirement Bulgarian MoD plans to procure 16 new-built fighter aircraft to replace its fleet of 15 Russian-manufactured MiG-29 fighters. Lockheed Martin’s F-16 Block ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    F-16V [Türkiye]

    Programme Background Requirement Turkish Air Force ordered 100 F-35A aircraft as a partner nation, however, the country was removed from the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    F-35A Denmark

    Denmark joined the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program in 2002 during the System Development and Demonstration phase and has influenced technical elements of the ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    F-16V (9-16) [Bulgaria]

    Programme Background In April 2022, the US State Department approved a potential FMS worth $1.673 million to procure eight F-16Vs to Bulgaria. The aircraft are ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    F-16V Block 70 (Bahrain)

    Programme Background In 2018, the US government awarded a $1.12 billion contract to Lockheed Martin to produce 16 F-16 Block 70 aircraft for Bahrain, which ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    F-16 Replacement [Portugal]

    Programme Background At the Portuguese National Defense Conference on April 22, 2025, General João Cartaxo Alves reaffirmed that the F-35A remains the sole viable successor ...

  • Air: Radio and SATCOM

    Air: Radio and SATCOM | Next Generation Fighter (Romania)

    In February 2022 Romanian President Klaus Iohannis gave a speech stating that Romania was considering the acquisition of F-35 fighters to replace its F-16 inventory in ...

  • Air: Helmet-mounted displays

    Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Next Generation Fighter (Romania)

    In February 2022 Romanian President Klaus Iohannis gave a speech stating that Romania was considering the acquisition of F-35 fighters to replace its F-16 inventory in ...

  • Data links

    Data links | Next Generation Fighter (Romania)

    In February 2022 Romanian President Klaus Iohannis gave a speech stating that Romania was considering the acquisition of F-35 fighters to replace its F-16 inventory in ...

  • Air: Head-up displays

    Air: Head-up displays | Next Generation Fighter (Romania)

    In February 2022 Romanian President Klaus Iohannis gave a speech stating that Romania was considering the acquisition of F-35 fighters to replace its F-16 inventory in ...

  • Transponders and IFF

    Transponders and IFF | Next Generation Fighter (Romania)

    In February 2022 Romanian President Klaus Iohannis gave a speech stating that Romania was considering the acquisition of F-35 fighters to replace its F-16 inventory in ...

  • Air: Radio and SATCOM

    Air: Radio and SATCOM | Next Generation Fighter (1-32) [Romania]

    In February 2022, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis gave a speech stating that Romania was considering the acquisition of F-35 fighters to replace its F-16 inventory in ...

  • Air: Helmet-mounted displays

    Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Next Generation Fighter (1-32) [Romania]

    In February 2022, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis gave a speech stating that Romania was considering the acquisition of F-35 fighters to replace its F-16 inventory in ...

  • Data links

    Data links | Next Generation Fighter (1-32) [Romania]

    In February 2022, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis gave a speech stating that Romania was considering the acquisition of F-35 fighters to replace its F-16 inventory in ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Air: air combat simulators

    USAF F-16 Training System

    L3Harris Technologies is supporting approximately 180 F-16 pilot and maintenance trainers as part of the USAF’s F-16 Training System. Programme contract options extend through 2019. ...

  • Air: Displays

    F-16 Center Pedestal Display

    Produced by Elbit Systems of America, the F-16 Center Pedestal Display (CPD) provides a high-resolution colour display that replaces several legacy instruments on F-16 aircraft. 

  • Air: air combat simulators

    Air Combat Training

    Boeing has experience in delivering training for fixed-wing air combat platforms including F-15C/E, F-16, F/A-18E/F, EA-18G, F-22 and MV/CV-22.

  • Air: air combat simulators

    Iraqi Air Force F-16 FMT/WTT

    L3Harris Technologies has built two F-16 Block 52 Full Mission Trainers (FMTs), two F-16 Block 52 Weapon Tactics Trainers (WTTs), two brief/debrief systems and one ...

  • Air: air combat simulators

    USAF F-16 ATD– JHMCS

    L3Harris Technologies has provided its simulated Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) and Advanced Helmet Mounted Display (AHMD) on the USAF’s F-16 Aircrew Training Device programme. ...

  • Air: Head-up displays

    I-HUD2

    The I-HUD2 is a modernised display for the F-16 platform, which is based on the base F-16 HUD in service with the US Air Force ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    F-35I Adir

    The F-35I Adir is an F-35A Lightning II variant customised to meet the requirements of the Israel Defense Forces to replace the F-16 fleet in ...

  • Data links

    MIDS-LVT(1) (ViaSat)

    MIDS-LVT(1) adds Link 16 communications to airborne and maritime platforms. It provides all operational modes of the Link 16 waveform, and implements the required MIDS ...

  • Data links

    MIDS LVT(1) (EuroMIDS)

    MIDS-LVT(1) adds Link 16 communications to airborne and maritime platforms. It provides all operational modes of the Link 16 waveform, and implements the required MIDS ...

  • Air: air combat simulators

    USAF F-16 MTC

    L3Harris Technologies has delivered seven F-16 Mission Training Centers (MTC) to the USAF and is currently on contract to deliver three additional MTC systems to ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    F-16A/B Block 1, 5, 10, 15, 20

    The F-16 Fighting Falcon programme started as a low-cost, highly manoeuvrable day fighter to complement the higher-cost, heavier McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle air superiority fighter. ...

  • Air: air combat simulators

    F-16 and F/A-18 Simulators

    HRS manufactures simulators and trainers with fully functional instrument panels, cockpit displays, stick and throttle grips with controllers, visual image generation and integration of the ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    F-16V Block 70/72

    The F-16 Block 70/72, also referred to as the F-16V, is a fourth-generation multirole fighter aircraft. It is the latest version of Lockheed Martin's F-16 ...

  • Air: aerial targets

    QF-16 FSAT

    The QF-16 Full Scale Aerial Target (FSAT) is an optionally piloted supersonic aerial target developed to replace the QF-4 in USAF service. Retired F-16 fighters are ...

  • Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming

    AN/ALQ-178(V)

    BAE System’s AN/ALQ-178(V) is an integrated self-protection system designed to protect combat aircraft. During its service life it has outfitted several airframes including the Dassault ...