The two fighters are tailored to the needs of their respective services; the F-16 is fast and lightweight, while the F/A-18 ...

At longer ranges, the edge shifts to whichever aircraft detects its opponent first. Late-model F-16s carry advanced AESA radars paired with combat-proven AIM-120 missiles. The MiG-35 can wield the ...

This weekend’s STCU Over-the-River Air Show at Water Follies features an elite group of pilots in impressive, roaring aircraft. The show is daily from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The U.S. Air Force’s 20th Fighter Wing (FW) at Shaw AFB, South Carolina, has released images of one of its F-16C/D Fighting Falcons loaded with six seven-round LAU-131 A/A rocket pods on Triple ...

The process of retiring aircraft, including the F-16s, is formalized through the USAF’s annual budget proposals submitted to Congress as part of the Department of Defense’s fiscal year (FY) requests.

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron taxi at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, Dec. 13, 2023. (Tech. Sgt. Emili Koonce/Air Force) The U.S. Air Force has begun ...