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F-16 Block 70 fighter jets arrive in Bahrain

TDT | Manama                                                      

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

A group of advanced F-16 Block 70 fighter jets yesterday arrived at the Isa Air Base of the Bahrain Defence Force’s Royal Bahraini Air Force (RBAF).

The fighter jets are the first batch of military aircraft included in the RBAF’s “Hamad Falcons” project. Lieuetant-General Abdulla bin Hassan Al Nuaimi, Defence Affairs Minister, was present.

The F-16 Block 70, a cutting-edge variant of the renowned F-16 Fighting Falcon, stands as a pinnacle of modern aerial warfare technology.

Engineered by Lockheed Martin, this jet boasts a formidable array of capabilities, including stateof-the-art avionics, enhanced weapons systems, and superior manoeuvrability.

Equipped with advanced radar systems and precision-guided weaponry, the F-16 Block 70 is adept at conducting a wide range of missions, from air superiority and close air support to reconnaissance and interdiction.