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Why This F-16’s ‘Felon’ Camouflage Signals a New Era in Aggressor Training

Is it simply a paint job, or is it indicative of something more profound regarding the development of aerial combat training? On August 4, 2025, Top Aces’ F-16A Netz N871TA took to the skies for the ...
The Aviationist

Top Aces F-16 Makes First Flight in Su-57 ‘Felon’-Inspired Livery

The new paint scheme of Top Aces’ F-16 mimics that of the Russian Su-57 “Felon” fighter jet. On Aug. 4, 2025, one of Top Aces’ former Israeli Air Force F-16A Netz aircraft was spotted flying for the ...
The Aviationist

Lockheed Martin Unveils Taiwan’s First Newly Built F-16 Block 70

Taiwan’s first new F-16, part of an order for 66 aircraft, was unveiled during a rollout ceremony at Lockheed Martin’s facilities. Lockheed Martin has unveiled Taiwan first newly built F-16 Block 70 ...
The National Interest

Should America Be Worried About Venezuela’s F-16 Fleet? Not Really.

Of the 24 F-16 Fighting Falcons in Venezuela’s air force, as few as five remain airworthy today. Before it bought the more modern Su-30MK2 Flanker fighter jet from Russia, Venezuela’s most advanced ...
Aviation Week

Thai F-16s Deployed To Hit Cambodian Targets In Border Clash

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has deployed six Lockheed Martin F-16A/B fighter jets in response to cross-border rocket and artillery attacks by Cambodian forces. The developments mark a sharp ...
Jane's Information Group

Details emerge on Lockheed Martin's F-16 offsets proposal to Thailand

The Royal Thai Air Force currently operates three squadrons of F-16A Fighting Falcons. At least 12 out of 49 active F-16s are due for retirement in the next few years. (Thanh Ho/Getty Images) Lockheed ...