ViewpointsOpinionF-16 Electronic Warfare Capability Upgrades Will Ensure It Stays World’s Most Popular FighterWith upgrades to its electronic warfare system, the F-16 will continue to be one of the most capable fighters in the world for decades to come.SavePrintA U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet, in a file photo. Manjunath Kiran/AFP via Getty ImagesMike Fredenburg1/10/2024|Updated: 1/15/20240:00X 1CommentaryWith more than 4,600 built since it first flew in 1976, the F-16 military jet is by far and away the most successful post-World War II fighter aircraft. And more are being built all the time.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentMike FredenburgAuthorMike Fredenburg writes on military technology and defense matters with an emphasis on defense reform. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and master's degree in production operations management.Author’s Selected ArticlesSpaceX Challenge: Landing Manned Starships on Pillars of FireOct 03, 2025Rebuilding a Lethal Military: Pete Hegseth’s Golden Rule, and Valuing Our Warriors’ Precious LivesOct 01, 2025Why Was the USS George Washington out of Service for 6 Years?Sep 09, 2025China’s Naval Blunder Near Palawan Gives Trump Leverage on TradeAug 13, 2025Related Topicselectronic warfareF-16 fighter jet