Northrop F-5 news
Here we gather what the specialist press publishes about Northrop F-5: 15 stories collected since July 21, 2026, newest first and always linking to the outlet that published them. The list updates itself as new pieces come in. The recurring topics are Military aviation, Civil aviation.
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026: Chapter by chapter, the operational history of the Northrop F-5 Tiger with the Swiss Air Force comes to an end. On November 16, the F-5E Tiger J-3095 landed at the former…
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It had been announced for a long time that the F-5E Tiger II of the Swiss Air Force would be retired. Now the last grey Tiger has flown its final flight in service of the […] The last…
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October 22, 2026
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The Republic of Korea Air Force recently deployed around 40 aircraft, including F-15K, KF-16, FA-50 and KF-5 fighters, plus KA-1 light attack planes, during the…
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The Swiss Air Force has retired from service its last single-seat Northrop F-5E Tiger II in grey paint scheme,
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October 21, 2026
The Swiss Air Force retired the last single-seat Northrop F-5E Tiger II in grey livery, after aircraft J-3095 flew its final flight on October 16, 2026.
October 20, 2026
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The Swiss Air Force will retire its last Northrop F-5E Tiger II jets by the end of 2027. At Emmen air base, a special Tiger was bid farewell: with J-3095, the last grey…
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September 18, 2026
The Chilean Air Force (FACh) marked this week 50 years since the arrival of the Northrop F-5 in the country. The ceremony was held at El Bosque Air Base in Santiago and brought together members…
September 17, 2026
On Tuesday 15 September, the Chilean Air Force (FACh) held the commemorative ceremony for 50 years of operations of the F-5E/F weapons system. The event took place at Air Base El…
The Chilean Air Force (FACH) marked, on Tuesday the 15th, 50 years of operating the Northrop F-5 fighters, in a ceremony held at El Bosque Air Base, near Santiago. The event brought together…
September 16, 2026
Marking the 50th anniversary of the platform in the service, the Chilean Air Force (FACh) displayed for the first time an F-5E Tiger III fighter armed with one of the Israeli missiles…
September 13, 2026
The story of the Northrop F-5F Tiger II began in the mid-1970s, when Northrop developed a two-seat version of the F-5E intended mainly for pilot training, but which…
August 24, 2026
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August 17, 2026
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Paraguay is considering incorporating Northrop F-5 Tiger II fighters retired from service by Taiwan, a move that could restore the Paraguayan Air Force's ability to operate…
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August 12, 2026
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Retired NORAD commander gives new credence to the reported Iranian bombing mission and says it shows an urgent need for new thinking about air defenses. The post Iranian F-5s Bombing U.S. Forces In…
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July 21, 2026
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NASA is highlighting the F-15 Eagle, the F/A-18 Hornet, the F-5F Tiger II and the NASA T-38 Talon, with Jared Isaacman making speaking appearances throughout the event.
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