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The US Air Force’s F-16 Viper fighter keeps getting so many upgrades it could fly until 2040

Summary and Key Points: As of 2026, the F-16 Fighting Falcon remains a cornerstone of global airpower despite being nearly 48 years old. -Through aggressive Service Life Extension Programs (SLEP), the U.
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Air Force pilot safely ejects before F-16 fighter jet crashes in desert

TRONA, Calif. (AP) — A fighter jet with the Air Force’s elite Thunderbirds demonstration squadron crashed in the Southern California desert Wednesday, but the pilot managed to eject safely, the military said. The pilot was being treated at a hospital ...
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Dutch pilots reportedly flying F-16 fighter jets above Kyiv

Former Dutch F-16 pilots are part of a Ukrainian squadron shooting down Russian missiles and drones in Kyiv’s airspace, the French platform Intelligence Online reported. According to the platform, the squadron has been monitoring Kyiv airspace for several weeks and also includes American veterans.
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Fighter jet intercepts private plane in airspace near Air Force One

The fighter pilot deployed flares, forcing the small craft to divert to Harnett Regional Jetport.
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Air Force pilot safely ejects before F-16 fighter jet crashes in California desert

TRONA, Calif.(AP) — A fighter jet with the Air Force's elite Thunderbirds demonstration squadron crashed in the Southern California desert Wednesday, but the pilot managed to eject safely, the military said. The pilot was being treated at a hospital for ...