[greedo]

Where are you getting your information the the newest F-16 was built in 2005? F-16s are still in production. Whether it's the Block 60 or the Block 70/72, the F-16 is being equipped with AESA, can carry almost every Western weapon, and other than lacking stealth, is still quite competitive in the air.

[Retric]

My understanding was the last US F16 was delivered in 2005 with remaining production going to international partners. EX: https://www.defenseworld.net/news/24742/Lockheed_Martin_Deli...

Modernization of existing aircraft continued, but the US’s physical aircraft are only going to last to ~2040.