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Future and cancelled orders

Argentina

The Argentine Air Force has long been seeking replacement of its aged Dassault Mirage III fleet, and the F-16 is a likely contender for such a role. However, any potential program is on indefinite hold as Argentina deals with financial difficulties.

Austria

Austria launched a fighter competition, in which the F-16C/D was entered against the JAS 39 Gripen, Dassault Mirage 2000-5, Boeing F/A-18 Hornet, Eurofighter Typhoon, and Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum. Austria chose to purchase 18 Typhoons, and despite this being temporarily put on hold in 2002 after heavy floods, the competition will not likely be re-opened.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

It was long rumored that Bosnia and Herzegovina would be provided surplus F-16s as part of the US program there, with the Pakistani embargoed aircraft often mentioned as candidates. This fell through however, although the nation has not stopped considering an F-16 purchase, with many possible sellers.

Brazil

Brazil is currently waging a competition for a new fighter between the F-16, the JAS 39, the Sukhoi Su-35, and the Mirage 2000BR.

Croatia

Needing to replace its Mikoyan MiG-21 fleet, Croatia has considered the F-16, although little progress has been made.

Czech Republic

The Czech Republic has sought a modern western fighter since its 1999 entry into NATO. A stop-gap plan to buy used aircraft put off this decision, but in 2003, the JAS 39 Gripen was selected as the next fighter for the Republic.

Ecuador

Ecuador has announced intent to buy several new fighter aircraft to match recent purchases by Peru. It is considered unlikely that such a purchase is affordable, although if it goes forward, the F-16 would be a contender for any orders.

Hungary

Eager to join NATO, and needing to purchase new fighter aircraft to bring its forces up to par for entry, Hungary struggled with budget problems and was unable to go forward with a program to purchase the number of aircraft needed. Despite the low cost of the F-16, the JAS 39 Gripen was selected for lease.

Iran

Iran, under the government of the Shah of Iran, was the first foreign customer outside of the original NATO partnership. 160 aircraft were ordered, but none had been delivered by the time of the overthrow of the Shah and rise of the Ayatollah. Ultimately the large cancellation opened the door for Israel to obtain rapid delivery of large numbers of the aircraft.

Oman

Oman has indicated its interest in purchasing 12 F-16C/D-50 aircraft. The $1.1 billion deal has not been finalized, and deliveries have not begun, although the package is supposed to include a full suite of weapons and electronics for the aircraft.

New Zealand

Seeking replacement of its aging A-4 Skyhawk fleet, New Zealand began a program to lease-buy the 28 F-16A/B-15OCU aircraft embargoed before delivery to Pakistan. While this deal offered considerable cost savings it proved to be unaffordable and was cancelled in 2002. The aircraft have since been disposed of and the Royal New Zealand Air Force no longer operates jet fighter aircraft.

Philippines

Needing a viable aircraft to support its cause in the dispute over the Spratly Islands, the Philippines sought to purchase F-16s to replace its F-5 fleet. Financial difficulties have put this plan in hiatus.

Saudi Arabia

As a replacement for its large F-5 fleet, in 1997 Saudi Arabia announced interest in purchasing up to 100 F-16s. However, little progress has been made on the deal since, and the RSAF has ordered 72 Eurofighters from the UK.

Slovenia

One of the Eastern European nations seeking to modernize its fighter fleet, Slovenia has been a possible buyer of used F-16s. No sales have been announced, and the IAI Kfir and JAS 39 have also been offered.

South Africa

There was some possibility that the F-16 could meet the South African Air Force's need for a light-weight affordable fighter, but in 1999, the JAS 39 Gripen was instead chosen.

Spain

With the retirement of its F-5 Freedom Fighter fleet coming before delivery of the Eurofighter Typhoon to replace it, Spain was offered a large sale of surplus USAF F-16 aircraft to fill the gap. However, it was decided to purchase further F/A-18 Hornet aircraft instead.