F16

Bulgaria has officially received its first F-16 Block 70 fighter jet, marking a key moment in strengthening NATO’s eastern defenses. PM Rosen Zhelyazkov hailed the jet as a symbol of Bulgaria-U.S. strategic ties. Seven more jets are expected by end of 2025.

Top U.S. lawmaker objects to potential F-16 sale to Turkey

The Biden administration has said it supports the sale and has been in touch for months with Congress on an informal basis to win its approval.

Pakistan military says no F16 used to shoot down Indian aircraft

Referring to the aerial dogfight with the Indian Air Force after the February 14 Pulwama terror attack claimed by Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Pakistan Army spokesman Major General Asif Ghafoor said the Indian jets violated the Pakistani airspace on February 26, dropping payloads without inflicting any casualties or damage to infrastructure.

India not likely to come to resolution in production of F16

The US Air Force Secretary said, in India she discussed with Indian officials its modernisation programs, their desired modernisation program as well as their strong interest in co-production and co-development technology transfer.

India disagrees with US on F16 sale; could create -ve sentiment

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Vikas Swarup said the US' decision to sell eight F-16 jets "will create negative sentiment" in the India-US relationship.