The F-16V is an upgraded version of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, featuring a modern AESA radar, advanced avionics, and improved cockpit displays. Introduced in the late 2010s, it enhances the F-16’s multirole capabilities, including air-to-air combat, precision strike, and networked operations. Many existing F-16 operators are upgrading older aircraft to the V standard to extend their service life and maintain competitiveness against modern threats.