For those who have never heard the term “aggressor” or “red air” they are prevalent in the training world of all fighters especially in the Air-to-Air realm. The USAF has sole squadrons devoted to giving accurate adversary replication. For years there has been an unknown of what platform would be next, especially when we get into the 5th Gen world. Here is an article discussing the transition of F-16s from aggressor squadrons and those being shut down.

http://www.twz.com/air/aggressor-f-16-fleet-set-to-be-slashed-by-air-force

twz.com

Aggressor F-16 Fleet Set To Be Slashed By Air Force

Planned cuts to F-16s at Nellis Air Force Base point to a looming aggressor gap and raise questions about the Viper fleet's overall health.