Lockheed Martin officials say they have produced the 4,300th F-16 fighter—a Block 50 version they will deliver to Oman. Oman has purchased 12 advanced Block 50 F-16s. Lockheed currently is producing the popular fighter for Chile, Israel, Poland and the United Arab Emirates. And, Greece has ordered 30 Vipers.
The U.S. military conducted strikes on Iranian targets around the Strait of Hormuz on May 7, as the conflict with Iran flared up again—though officials say the ceasefire remains in effect.