How U.S. Navy F-16 jets support adversary training

How U.S. Navy F-16 jets support adversary training

The U.S. Navy operates a small fleet of F-16 Fighting Falcons in a dedicated adversary role, using the aircraft to replicate current and emerging threat fighters during advanced training exercises. Assigned primarily to the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, the F-16s support high-end training for carrier air wings and other fleet units. In this role, the aircraft are used to simulate the tactics, performanc…