Fourth-generation fighters were supposed to disappear. Instead, they still define Western air power in 2026.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A US F-16 pilot outflew a 15-minute barrage of enemy missiles during a Middle East mission in March. He made extreme turns to ...

Ukraine's F-16 pilot shortage is a math problem, and retired Western aviators may already be part of the solution. Here's a ...

Following the first sighting of the new capability in December 2025, a Ukrainian F-16 was captured using APKWS II laser-guided rockets to engage a drone. A Ukrainian Air Force F-16 was captured for ...

F-16 fighter jet pilot and combat veteran Lt. Col. Dan Rooney discusses the daring mission to recover a downed U.S. airman in Iran on ‘Outnumbered.’ ...

An Air Force officer who led a squadron of F-16s in multiple combat missions in the Middle East over the last year was awarded the Silver Star for his actions. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken ...

The Netherlands sold 18 F-16 fighter jets to Romania for $1.15 in a largely symbolic move. It gives Romania ownership of the US-made jets, which have been used to train Ukrainian pilots. The ...

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 ...

CHIAYI, Taiwan, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Taiwan's air force showcased its ability to rapidly replenish and get back in the air its most advanced F-16 fighter jets in a readiness drill on Wednesday, designed ...

The Argentine Air Force has purchased six secondhand F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets from Denmark, following regulatory approval from the United States. The migratory distance from some falcons can ...

A US Air Force F-16 operates over the Middle East in February.US Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William Rio Rosado A US Air Force pilot survived 15 minutes of enemy missile fire during a mission in the ...