US Pushes F-16 Sale to Argentina to Counter JF-17 Deal

The Argentinian defense ministry allocated US$664 million in September 2021 to acquire 12 new fighter jets to replace its aging fleet. With the UK imposing an arms embargo on Argentina after the Falklands War, the country’s options were limited. Argentina explored acquiring Russian-built MiG-29s or MiG-35s, the joint China-Pakistan JF-17 fighter, or India’s indigenous LCA […]

Upgrading F16 Electronic Warfare through Emulator Testing

Northrop Grumman has announced that the latest set of electronic warfare upgrades for the F16 fighter, named AN/ALQ-257 Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite (IVEWS), have successfully passed simulation testing in a U.S. Air Force emulator. According to the company, these upgrades have exceeded the benchmark standards set through Emulator Testing. According to Northrop Grumman, the […]