Tag: F-16 Fighting Falcons

Romanian F-16 fires a missile to neutralize an intruding Russian drone

Why Romanian F-16 Pilots Fired Expensive Sidewinder Missiles Instead of Much Cheaper Vulcan Cannons Against Russian Geran-4 Drones

The Asia Live News Service - November 8, 2026
Romanian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons reportedly used AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles to destroy two Russian jet-powered Geran-4 attack drones that entered the country's airspace over the Black Sea on October 17, marking a potentially significant development in NATO's efforts...
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Israel-Iran Conflict Intensifies: Pentagon Accelerates Military Build-Up in Middle East With Deployment of Additional U.S. Air Force Fighters

The Asia Live News Service - June 18, 2025
As tensions between Israel and Iran reach critical levels, the United States is rapidly reinforcing its military posture in the Middle East, deploying a significant number of advanced fighter jets and aerial refueling tankers to the region. These moves are...
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Greece Bolsters Defense Capabilities with F-16 Upgrades and Strategic Acquisitions

The Asia Live News Service - November 15, 2024
Greece, a key NATO ally in the Eastern Mediterranean, operates an advanced fleet of F-16 Fighting Falcons, one of the world's most versatile multirole fighter jets. Developed by Lockheed Martin in the 1970s, the F-16 remains a cornerstone of modern...