Event Brief
Jul 30, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Red Flag wargames show F-16 “swarm” tactics beat F-35
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At Red Flag 17-1, F-16 aggressors in repeated waves overwhelmed some F-35 engagements in simulated air combat.
WHO: F-16 aggressors and 13 F-35As participating in Red Flag 17-1
WHAT: Wargames simulated air-to-air engagements where F-16s used repeated waves to force some fights into visual range.
WHEN: Jul 30, 2026 at 6:51 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The exercise pitted F-16 aggressors against F-35s to test air combat tactics and outcomes.
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