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Fifty years on, F-16 still isn't done evolving as latest variant takes to the skies

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What happened

The F-16 Fighting Falcon has reached another milestone with the maiden flight of the Block 72 variant.

This aircraft is built for the Royal Moroccan Air Force and includes modern upgrades to enhance its capabilities.

Key facts

  • The F-16 Fighting Falcon has reached another milestone with the maiden flight of the Block 72 variant.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:36:11 UTC.

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