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After almost 45 years of service, including multiple combat deployments, the F-16 was formally retired today by the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF). At the same time, the service announced that the F-35A had attained full operational capability, with the stealth fighter now responsible for the full spectrum of missions previously handled by the Viper, including nuclear strike.

The Last Viper Commander: Dutch Squadron Boss On Today’s Retirement Of The F-16

By Thomas Newdick
Sep 27 1:02 PM EDT
A U.S. B-2A Spirit bomber assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing and a Royal Netherlands air force F-35A conduct aerial operations in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-2 over the North Sea March 18, 2020. Bomber missions provide opportunities to train and work with NATO allies and theater partners in combined and joint operations and exercises.

Dutch F-35s Take On A Full Nuclear Role

By Thomas Newdick
May 31 12:28 PM EDT
F-35 drops B61-12 during a test at Edwards AFB

Dutch F-35s Gain Nuclear Strike Mission “Initial Certification”

By Thomas Newdick
Nov 10 3:32 PM EST
Five Dutch F-16s are on their way to Romania. Romanian and Ukrainian pilots are being trained there.

Ukraine Situation Report: Dutch F-16s For Ukrainian Training Arrive In Romania

By Thomas Newdick
Nov 7 6:17 PM EST
Draken Becomes The Next Red Air Private Contractor To Acquire F-16 Fighter Jets

Draken Becomes The Next Red Air Private Contractor To Acquire F-16 Fighter Jets

By Thomas Newdick
Jul 1 4:53 AM EDT
This Photo Of An F-16 High Over Arizona At Sunset Is Mind Blowingingly Stunning

This Photo Of An F-16 High Over Arizona At Sunset Is Mind Blowingingly Stunning

By Tyler Rogoway
Nov 22 2:25 PM EST
Whoops! First F-35A Based In The Netherlands Got A Foam Bath By Mistake

Whoops! First F-35A Based In The Netherlands Got A Foam Bath By Mistake

By Joseph Trevithick
Oct 31 5:01 PM EDT
Watch F-35s Do A Spectacular Low-Level Flyby Over Photographers At Star Wars Canyon

Watch F-35s Do A Spectacular Low-Level Flyby Over Photographers At Star Wars Canyon

By Tyler Rogoway
Jul 16 1:01 AM EDT
Ride Along In The Cockpit With This Apache Pilot For His Final Flight

Ride Along In The Cockpit With This Apache Pilot For His Final Flight

By Tyler Rogoway
Aug 13 6:45 PM EDT