Key Points and Summary - USAF leaders floated an “F-16 Block 80” as a faster, cheaper way to bolster a shrinking fighter force. -The concept would build on export-only Block 70/72 jets—much like ...

Though the jets are destined for Eastern Europe, their construction has been an employment boon for Lockheed Martin’s ...

The first two F-16 Block 70s now officially delivered are expected to arrive in Bulgaria between late March to early April 2025. The delivery of the first batch will be completed this year, followed ...

Lockheed Martin has completed manufacture of F-16 Block 70 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft for Slovakia, and also initial ...

Lockheed Martin delivered the first of 16 F-16 Block 70 fighter jets to the Bulgarian Air Force. The aircraft were built in Lockheed Martin's Greenville, South Carolina facility. The F-16 Block 70 is ...

The acquisition of these next-level F-16s from the United States will help to give Taiwanese forces a fighting chance in certain engagements with the Chinese military. Whether it will all be worth it ...

Bulgaria’s first Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 fighter has made its maiden flight from the company’s production facility in Greenville, South Carolina. The first flight took place on 22 October, ...

The first of 16 F-16 Block 70 aircraft for Bulgaria departs Lockheed Martin's Greenville production facility for its maiden flight. (Bulgarian MoD) Lockheed Martin has flown the first F-16 Block 70 ...

Lockheed Martin has handed over Taiwan’s first F-16 Block 70 fighter at a ceremony in Greenville, South Carolina. Social media posts dated 29 March show Lockheed officials, including company ...

Talks with Lockheed Martin to upgrade Greece’s 38 F-16C/D Block 50s remain stalled, while new jets won’t arrive before 2031 and will need upkeep soon after. Greece signed on Jul. 25, 2024, a Letter of ...

Lockheed Martin has completed production of the initial F-16 Block 70 fleets for Bulgaria and Slovakia, boosting NATO ...