Northrop F-5 news
Here we gather what the specialist press publishes about Northrop F-5: 9 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.
September 18, 2026
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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
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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

Discover the new Hobby Master models in our Air-Store: Messerschmitt Bf109G-5 “Walter Dahl” W.Nr.27112, 3./JG 54, Russia, Dec 1943 – HA8768 Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter RNoAF 128, 336…
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…
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…
July 21, 2026

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.