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Argentina Ends the Skyhawk Era as Its First F-16s Enter Service

Argentina has formally retired its A-4AR and OA-4AR Fightinghawks after six decades, closing a long chapter in the country’s combat aviation history as the air force begins introducing F-16 fighters.

Key Takeaways

Argentina has decommissioned its remaining A-4AR and OA-4AR Fightinghawks.
The air force cited operational efficiency, economic sustainability, and sustainment burden.

DT Editorial Team·May 16, 2026·via twz.com

Wreckage Suggests Ukraine Is Using Advanced AIM-120C-8 Missiles

New imagery of missile wreckage indicates Ukraine is fielding AIM-120C-8 AMRAAMs, a near-top-tier version of the weapon that can be used by both F-16 fighters and NASAMS air defense systems.

Key Takeaways

Wreckage imagery appears to identify an AIM-120C-8 missile used by Ukraine.
The variant is more advanced than earlier AIM-120A/B models previously known to be supplied.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 27, 2026·via twz.com

Ukraine's F-16s Flew With Only a Handful of Missiles

A new report reveals Ukrainian F-16 fighters operated with severely limited Sidewinder missile stocks, raising questions about Western arms supply commitments.

Key Takeaways

Ukrainian F-16s operated with critically limited Sidewinder missile stocks
Shortage limits pilot self-defense options against close-range threats

DT Editorial Team·Mar 6, 2026·3 min read·via twz.com

F-16s Deploy to Diego Garcia as F-22s Forward Stage to Israel Amid Rising Tensions

The U.S. Air Force has deployed F-16 fighter jets to the remote Indian Ocean base of Diego Garcia while forward-deploying F-22 Raptors to Israel, signaling a dual-theater posture adjustment as tensions persist across the Middle East and Indo-Pacific regions.

DT Editorial Team·Feb 25, 2026·4 min read·via twz.com

Military

Bulgaria and Slovakia receive their first F-16 Block 70 fighters as NATO establishes a new training center in Romania, strengthening allied air capabilities on Europe's eastern flank.

DT Editorial Team·Feb 11, 2026·6 min read·via janes.com

Military

NATO allies receive upgraded F-16V Block 70/72 fighters with SABR radar and advanced EW suites as Europe races to modernize its air defenses.

DT Editorial Team·Feb 11, 2026·4 min read·via twz.com

#F-16

Argentina Ends the Skyhawk Era as Its First F-16s Enter Service

Wreckage Suggests Ukraine Is Using Advanced AIM-120C-8 Missiles

Ukraine's F-16s Flew With Only a Handful of Missiles

F-16s Deploy to Diego Garcia as F-22s Forward Stage to Israel Amid Rising Tensions

Argentina Ends the Skyhawk Era as Its First F-16s Enter Service

Wreckage Suggests Ukraine Is Using Advanced AIM-120C-8 Missiles

Ukraine's F-16s Flew With Only a Handful of Missiles

F-16s Deploy to Diego Garcia as F-22s Forward Stage to Israel Amid Rising Tensions

F-16 Block 70 Deliveries Usher New Era in European Air Power

F-16V Block 70 Jets Bring New Capabilities to European Air Power