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NORAD's F-16s practice air defense operations from remote Alaskan airfield

F-16s of the 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron were deployed to the remote King Salmon airport to demonstrate NORAD's readiness to respond to potential threats throughout Alaska. U.S. Air Force F-16 ...
The Aviationist

F-16 Cockpit Collapsible ACE Ladder Wins Air Force Innovation Competition

F-16 pilot developed a cockpit stowable collapsible ladder to aid Agile Combat Employment operations. At a time when the U.S. Air Force is heavily pressing forward with ACE (Agile Combat Employment) ...
SlashGear

F-15 Vs. F-16: What's The Difference Between These Two World-Renowned Fighter Jets?

Before the introduction of the F-22 Raptor and the F-35 Lightning II, the F-15 Eagle and the F-16 Fighting Falcon were the US Air Force's primary fighter jets. Both of these planes were a part of the ...
The New York Times

As F-16s Arrive, Ukraine Still Faces Steep Challenges in the Skies

Ukraine wants to deploy its first F-16 jets this summer, hoping to counter Russia’s dominance in the air. But stepped-up Russian bombing attacks on air bases complicate the effort. By Marc Santora and ...
The National Interest

F-15 vs. F-16: How Do America’s Two Most Iconic Warplanes Compare?

The F-15 was built to be big, tough, and powerful, while the F-16 was built to be small, smart, and fast. The F-15 Eagle and the F-16 Fighting Falcon are both iconic American fighter aircraft. Often ...