Denmark F-16A Fleet Update
Denmark - Royal Danish Air Force
| Date | Jan. 18, 2026 |
| Country | Denmark |
| Force | Royal Danish Air Force |
| Aircraft | F-16A (F-16 Fighting Falcon) |
| Change | -31 active |
Description
The Royal Danish Air Force officially retired its F-16A fleet on January 18, 2026, marking the end of nearly five decades of operational service. The retirement was marked by a farewell ceremony and a final flight over Denmark. The F-16A airframes are being transferred to Ukraine as part of an international military aid package to bolster the Ukrainian Air Force’s combat capabilities against Russian forces.
