Combat aircraft
United States to Philippines: F-16 Block 70/72, 2025
The United States approved 20 F-16 fighters for the Philippines amid South China Sea confrontations.
The record
- Weapon systemF-16 Block 70/72
- CategoryCombat aircraft
- SupplierUnited States (Washington DC)
- RecipientPhilippines (Manila)
- Units recorded20
- Value$5.6B
- Year2025
- StatusExport approved
- Documentation confidence80/100
- Distance between capitals13,777 km
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