The Viper Shield system combined with a Block 70 airframe creates a leap in capability compared to the traditional Block 50 Viper I grew up flying," said Maj. Anthony Pipe, F-16 Experimental Test ...

The F-16 Fighting Falcon celebrated the 50th anniversary of its maiden flight on January 20. The F-16 first graced the skies in 1974 at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The F-16 is still used ...

The F-16 Viper Demonstration Team aircraft sits on Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., May 9, 2024. The new paint scheme pays homage to the YF-16 prototype that first flew at ...

Dubbed the “Viper” suite, IVEWS enhances the F-16’s ability to detect, counter, and survive in contested electromagnetic environments, nearly matching fifth-generation fighter capabilities.

The F-16 Viper Demonstration Team aircraft sits on Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., May 9, 2024. The new paint scheme pays homage to the YF-16 prototype that first flew at ...

The first flight of the new AN/ALQ-254(V)1 Viper All-Digital Shield Electronic Warfare suite was performed on an F-16C Block 70 of the Royal Bahraini Air Force at Edwards Air Force Base.