Avionics - Safety Certification

F-16 Block 70 sale to Philippines approved by U.S. State Department

April 24, 2025

MANILA, Philippines. The U.S. State Department approved a sale of 20 F-16 Block 70 fighter jets to the Philippines as part of ongoing efforts to bolster the country's air defense and regional interoperability, the company announced in a statement.

Avionics - Safety Certification

F-16 Block 70 sale to Philippines approved by U.S. State Department

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