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News archive: Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon

Every Bulletin story and press release covering Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon, newest first.

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20 July

ReleaseShield AI and GE Aerospace light off X-BAT engine

28 May Hermeus is already building Quarterhorse Mk 2.2, with Mk 2.3 soon to follow.

Hermeus pushes Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 beyond Mach 1

Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 reaches Mach 1.21 on its third flight as Hermeus accelerates development of future high-speed military aircraft.

14 May

ReleaseIsrael MOD signs contract with Elbit Systems for extended range capability for the F-35 "Adir" fighter jet

5 May

ReleaseGE Aerospace and Turkish Aerospace announce agreement for F404 engines for the Hürjet program

7 April

ReleaseHermeus reaches $1 billion valuation with $350 million raise to build today's fastest aircraft for the American warfighter

26 March

ReleaseShield AI to acquire software simulation company Aechelon and raise $2B at $12.7B valuation

5 March

Major airframers lean on CPI experience

CPI Aerostructures has gained repeat orders from two major airframers recently - for engine inlet assemblies on the Phenom 300 and canisters for the F-16 - and picked up pod production for Raytheon.

2 March

ReleaseHermeus flies newest supersonic plane, delivering its second successful first flight in nine months

26 February The YFQ-42A completed a four-hour autonomous flight managed by a ground-based human operator.

GA-ASI names YFQ-42A Dark Merlin and completes autonomous tests

The designation reflects fighter and uncrewed status, while recent flights demonstrated mission autonomy software in four-hour test operations.

24 February

ReleaseRTX's Pratt & Whitney broadens manufacturing capabilities with $200 million investment in Columbus, Georgia

19 February

ReleaseAmca acquires Payne Magnetics, strengthening its power electronics capabilities

4 February

ReleaseAirbus, Singapore achieve world-first on A330 MRTT auto-refuelling full certification

17 December 2025 The F-16 Block 70 combines a modern digital cockpit with a 12,000-hour service life to support long-term operational demands.

Lockheed completes initial F-16s for Bulgaria and Slovakia

The finished aircraft strengthen NATO interoperability while advancing national air defence modernisation plans across both air forces.

17 November 2025

ReleasePalladyne AI establishes vertically integrated U.S. defense technology pioneer through transformative acquisitions delivering advanced avionics, precision component manufacturing and embodied AI

10 November 2025

ReleaseHEICO Corporation to acquire storied aviation and defense company

4 November 2025

ReleaseCalculex announces enhanced RIPR Model 1401, expanding capabilities of a proven, fielded recorder for modern defense and aerospace platforms

7 October 2025

ReleasePZL Mielec celebrates production of the 700th Black Hawk helicopter cabin

19 September 2025

ReleaseRadia announces WindRunner for Defense: redefining air mobility with a new class of outsized-volume air cargo

14 August 2025 The multinational will establish a  research lab and training space in the Philippines.

Lockheed Martin extends F-16 partnership with Philippines

Working with Southern Methodist University enables technology transfer, workforce development and research facilities, supporting economic growth and defence priorities.

3 July 2025 A model of the F414 engine mounted on a KF-21 airframe.

Hanwha to supply 80 engines for first mass-produced KF-21s

An extension from has brought the company's total contract value to KRW 1.1794 trillion, including extensive post-sale military support through to 2028.

17 June 2025

ReleaseLockheed Martin and Korea Aerospace Industries expand strategic relationship

11 June 2025

ReleaseIEE under contract with L3Harris for Viper Shield line replaceable unit (LRU) displays

29 May 2025 Quarterhorse Mk 1 flight operations underway at Edwards AFB as part of Hermeus’ hypersonic development roadmap.

Quarterhorse Mk 1 takes flight at Edwards as Hermeus pushes hypersonic pace

Hermeus completed testing of its uncrewed prototype in California and has begun integrating data into the forthcoming Quarterhorse Mk 2.

20 March 2025

ReleaseShield AI partners with Korea Aerospace Industries to advance AI-powered autonomy with Hivemind Enterprise 

14 March 2025

ReleaseGE Aerospace secures $5 billion U.S. Air Force contract for F110 engines

12 March 2025

ReleaseMarotta Controls recognized with Northrop Grumman 2025 Supplier Excellence Award

6 March 2025

ReleaseShield AI raises $240M at $5.3B valuation to scale Hivemind Enterprise, an AI-powered autonomy developer platform

25 February 2025

ReleaseRTX's Collins Aerospace selected by Boeing to provide ACES II ejection seats for the U.S. Air Force's F-15EX fleet

24 February 2025

ReleaseRTX's Raytheon demonstrates first-ever AI/ML-powered Radar Warning Receiver for 4th generation aircraft

4 February 2025

ReleaseUS Air Force completes first flight of L3Harris Viper Shield electronic warfare system

14 January 2025

ReleaseKopin receives additional $2 million follow-on microdisplay order in support of rotary and fixed wing pilot helmet mounted display

10 December 2024

ReleaseRossell Techsys Ltd. receives Outstanding Supplier Recognition from Lockheed Martin at the 10th Lockheed Martin Suppliers Conference

19 November 2024

ReleaseTreality SVS and Aechelon achieve world’s first eye-limiting 20/20 resolution in a full 360° rear projection dome display

7 November 2024

ReleaseL3Harris electronic warfare system completes Safety of Flight testing

22 October 2024

ReleaseSverica Capital Management announces investment in Electronic Source Company

10 September 2024

ReleaseBAE Systems awarded $4 million from DARPA for tactical autonomy program

4 September 2024

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite cleared for flight testing

10 July 2024 BAE Systems has delivered more than 1,700 radar warning receivers for F-16 Fighting Falcons and C-130Js over three decades, providing situational awareness and self-defense capabilities that have proven themselves in combat.

BAE Systems provides advanced radar warning receivers to USAF

The AN/ALR-56M provides broad-spectrum, long-range threat detection and adaptive filtering to isolate threat signals in dense signal environments.

26 June 2024

Hanwha receives order for forty engines for the KF-21

About 40 F414 engines and spare modules will be installed in the full production run of the KF-21, and Hanwha will also provide follow-up support such as engine maintenance instructors and on-site technical support.

13 June 2024

ReleaseMerlin signs agreement for strategic acquisition of EpiSci

12 June 2024

ReleaseEpiSci selected for DARPA Artificial Intelligence Reinforcements program

31 August 2023

ReleaseLockheed Martin announces European F-16 Training Center in Romania

9 March 2023 Magellan was the first in the industry to optimize 3D sand printing technology for production.

Collins keeps faith with Magellan's complex castings

In addition to F-15, F-16, and F-18 castings for Collins legacy programs, the extended LTA also encompasses the supply of castings to support F-35 Lightning II, KC-46, Airbus A320neo, Boeing 787 and 777X programs.

6 March 2023

ReleaseL3Harris Viper Shield electronic warfare system awarded long-lead material contract to accelerate global production

16 February 2023 The extended flight by an AI agent took place as part of a series of tests in December.

Converted F-16 flies 17 hours under control of AI

Developed by Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in collaboration with Calspan for the USAF test pilot school, the VISTA X-62A uses open systems architecture, and can mimic the performance characteristics of other aircraft.

30 January 2023

ReleaseL3Harris Viper Shield electronic warfare system achieves critical design review milestone

24 January 2023

ReleaseLockheed Martin announces successful first flight of F-16 Block 70 aircraft

16 November 2022

ReleaseValence Everett receives F-16 approvals from Lockheed Martin

25 August 2022 Successfully completing this trial demonstrates the readiness of the MS-110 systems to support customers around the globe.

Fast jet reconnaissance pod achieves first flight

Collins Aerospace reconnaissance systems have been fielded and are operational on tactical fast jet platforms such as the F-15 and F-16, as well as special mission ISR business jets.

22 July 2022

ReleaseValence Surface Technologies acquires B&M Painting of Camden, Arkansas, increasing defense-focused specialty coating capabilities