ProtectedWeapons US Navy to get F16s to fill gap By ANI - June 6, 2021 0 344 The U.S. Navy is preparing to receive F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets from the Air Force as it moves to rid its inventory of legacy F/A-18 Hornet models used in its Reserve fleets, according to its fiscal 2022 budget request, Military.com reports. Please Login to view this content. (Not a member? Join Today!)