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 ArticlesExamining the Maduro Regime and Drug Charges Against the Former Venezuelan LeaderJan 11, 2026A Tactical Overview: How the United States Captured Nicolás MaduroJan 06, 2026Osprey Failures Killed 20 Troops in 4 Years, Reports FindJan 06, 2026New Trump-Class Ships Could Face Setback Over Railgun FailuresDec 31, 2025Related Topicselectronic warfareF-16 fighter jet