US intercepts Russian military aircraft over Alaska Air Defence Identification Zone

Feb 15, 2023

NORAD dispatched two F-16 fighter jets to intercept the Russian aircraft, which included a TU-95 BEARH-H and SU-35 fighter jet.

US F-16 fighter jet crashes off South Korea's Gunsan; pilot rescued

Jan 31, 2024

A US F-16 fighter jet on Wednesday crashed in waters off South Korea's west coast, South Korea-based Yonhap News Agency reported citing the US...

US fighter jet shoots down armed Turkish drone operating near American troops in Syria

Oct 05, 2023

A US F-16 fighter jet on Thursday shot down an armed Turkish drone that was operating near American troops in Syria, according to US...

US expects "action against terrorist groups" as it extends aid to Pak's F-16 fleet

Sep 15, 2022

Islamabad [Pakistan], September 16 : Even as it has approved a USD 450 million F-16 fighter jet sustainment programme for Pakistan, the United States...

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy sacks Air Force Commander after F-16 tragedy

Aug 30, 2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday fired Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk, just a day after a tragic incident in which a US-supplied F-16...

Taiwan deploys first squadron of F-16 jets amid China's military aggression

Nov 18, 2021

Taipei [Taiwan], November 18 : Taiwan on Thursday deployed the most advanced version of the US-made F-16 fighter jet in its defence force, a...