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F-20 Tigershark never entered service or won orders

An analysis argues the Northrop F-20 Tigershark failed to enter service because export rules let allies buy the F-16 instead.
WHO: 19FortyFive analysis
WHAT: Analysis says the F-20 Tigershark never entered service and received no orders.
WHEN: Jun 19, 2026 at 12:55 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Reagan loosened export rules, enabling allies to buy the F-16 instead of the F-20.

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