Royal Danish Air Force F-16A Transfer
Event Report
Royal Danish Air Force
| Date | Jan. 18, 2026 |
| Country | 🇩🇰 Denmark |
| Force | Royal Danish Air Force |
| Aircraft | F-16A (F-16 Fighting Falcon) |
| Event type | Transfer |
| 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.
Sources
Side Profile
Profile of F-16 Fighting Falcon