Event Brief
Air Force suspends F-16 ejection seat competition
Filed: Jul 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Summary: The Air Force imposed a 90-day suspension on the F-16 ejection seat competition.
WHO: US Air Force
WHAT: Suspended the F-16 ejection seat competition for 90 days
WHEN: Jul 21, 2026 at 7:29 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To tee up a final decision on whether to compete a deal for new ejection seats on the F-16.
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