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.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 ArticlesChina’s Naval Blunder Near Palawan Gives Trump Leverage on TradeAug 13, 2025Why the 747 Is Far and Away Still the Best Option for the New Air Force OneAug 09, 2025Most US Abrams Tanks in Ukraine Now Lost, Captured, or AbandonedJul 19, 2025In Iran, B-2 Stealth Bombers Did Something the Brand New B-21 Stealth Bomber Will Never Be Able to DoJul 05, 2025Related Topicselectronic warfareF-16 fighter jet