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F-16 crashes on training run in Michigan; pilot safely ejects
An F-16 fighter jet crashed and the pilot ejected to safety in northern Michigan on Thursday afternoon, military officials confirmed. The crash, which occurred in Grand Traverse County, was captured in a video circulated by local news outlets showing a large plume of black smoke in the air near residential homes. The Texas Military Department…
The Hill•Finya Swai17 Sept
Ejected pilot of crashed F-16 Fighting Falcon has been located and was conscious
BLAIR TOWNSHIP, Mich.— A U.S. Air National Guard F-16C Fighting Falcon crashed Thursday afternoon in a rural area of Grand Traverse County, prompting a significant emergency response and the temporary closure of nearby roads. The aircraft went down near the intersection of County Road 633 and Blair Townhall Road in Blair Township, southwest of Traverse […]
AAIRLIVE•Seb Mil17 Sept
Pilot ejects safely as Texas Air National Guard F-16 crashes in Michigan
A Texas Air National Guard F-16 crashed during a training flight in northern Michigan on September 17, 2026,…
AeroTime•Stephen Pope17 Sept
F-16 fighter jet crashes in Michigan and bursts into flames with residents told to evacuate
A witness described seeing a big plume of black smoke and said ‘explosions kept happening’
F-16 Crashes in Northern Michigan, Pilot in Stable Condition After Ejecting
An F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed near a residential area in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, with radio traffic indicating a possible bird strike. News reports indicate the pilot, from the Texas Air National Guard’s 149th Fighter Wing, ejected successfully. Residents of Blair Township, Grand Traverse County have been ordered to shelter in place by authorities after […]
The Aviationist•Kai Greet17 Sept
Lockheed Martin tests Legion pod-to-pod HiveLink data link on F-16s
Lockheed Martin has successfully demonstrated the use of a dedicated data link between Legion infrared search-and-track (IRST) pods installed on F-16 fighter aircraft.
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U.S. Air Force Considering Once Again to Buy New F-16s
The U.S. Air Force is considering the acquisition of newly built F-16s, possibly an upgraded F-16G variant, to address the aging of the fleet. The U.S. Air Force is once again considering the acquisition of newly built F-16 fighter aircraft, according to multiple sources who spoke with Air and Space Forces Magazine and Aviation Week, […]
The Aviationist•Stefano D'Urso17 Sept
“Nobody Else Was Flying”: An F-16 Pilot Recalls the Morning of 9/11
Michigan ANG pilot Tom Froling was airborne on a routine training mission when America came under attack. Hours later, his squadron was loading live missiles and ammunition for combat air patrols over the United States. We spoke with him 25 years later about that day and what followed. “It was surrealistic. In all my training […]
The Aviationist•Tom Demerly11 Sept
United cancels Denver 9/11 flyover after community concerns
United Airlines has canceled a planned Boeing 777 flyover with F-16 fighter escorts in Denver after community concerns…
AeroTime•Stephen Pope10 Sept
"You May Be Fired Upon": F-16 Intercepts Silent Cessna Nearing Trump's Golf Club No-Fly Zone
Temporary VIP flight ban over Bedminster triggers NORAD scramble while the small plane drifts toward restricted airspace.
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L3Harris Completes Production of First 35 Viper Shield Electronic Warfare Systems for F-16 Fleet
Aviation News – Defence technology leader L3Harris Technologies has completed production of the first 35 Viper Shield electronic warfare systems, providing advanced digital protection for...
L3Harris Builds First Podded Viper Shield for the F-16
The company says the first pod was assembled using production systems, as Viper Shield orders grow to 233 units across eight allied nations. According to a statement released on Sept. 3, 2026, L3Harris Technologies has assembled its first podded Viper Shield electronic warfare system using production-standard hardware. This is a significant step forward for the […]
The Aviationist•David Cenciotti4 Sept
L3Harris completes first batch of F-16 Viper Shield systems
L3Harris Technologies has completed production of the first 35 Viper Shield electronic warfare and countermeasure systems designed for F-16 fighters.
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Lockheed Martin Extends F-16 Combat Relevance to 2060 With Advanced Block 70/72 Jet
AviationNews – Lockheed Martin has officially rolled out the F-16 Block 70/72, an advanced fourth-generation fighter jet engineered to stay operational through at least 2060....
Turkish F-16 fighters scramble after drones cross into Estonia’s airspace
Turkish Air Force F-16 fighters deployed to Ämari Air Base in Estonia scrambled early on September 1, 2026, after drones…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau1 Sept
Lockheed Martin proposes $1.8bn F-16 industrial package to Peru
Lockheed Martin has proposed an industrial and social partnership package for Peru, related to the F-16 Block 70 and valued at $1.8bn.
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Lockheed Martin Outlines $1.8 Billion Industrial Package for Peru’s F-16 Block 70 Program
Aviation News – Lockheed Martin has announced a comprehensive $1.8 billion industrial and social collaboration package for Peru tied to its Lockheed Martin F-16 Block...
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F-16 IVEWS Electronic Warfare System Surpasses 500 Flight Hours and 300 Sorties
Aviation News – The F-16 IVEWS electronic warfare system has officially passed 500 flight hours and 300 sorties, establishing a major milestone in next-generation threat...
The US Air Force Picked The 50-Year-Old F-16 Over The F-35 To Test Autonomous Fighter Flight
How a Cold War workhorse is shaping the AI dogfighters of tomorrow.