F-16 has been kept alive by LM in a remarkable manner. It is a cost effective and contemporary aircraft for many nations with small air forces. USAF is also looking at numbers against China. As PLAAF and PLAN can field large numbers of 4.5 Gen aircraft with long range and versatile wpn mix, just F-22 ( limited) , F-35s, F-15s and F-18s would not suffice. So, F-16s upgraded ones are still relevant in a high tech/ med/ low mix. Also , trg cost per hour on a single engine fighter, is a point for consideration by many countries/ air forces. LCA is a good option for such countries.
F-16 has been kept alive by LM in a remarkable manner. It is a cost effective and contemporary aircraft for many nations with small air forces. USAF is also looking at numbers against China. As PLAAF and PLAN can field large numbers of 4.5 Gen aircraft with long range and versatile wpn mix, just F-22 ( limited) , F-35s, F-15s and F-18s would not suffice. So, F-16s upgraded ones are still relevant in a high tech/ med/ low mix. Also , trg cost per hour on a single engine fighter, is a point for consideration by many countries/ air forces. LCA is a good option for such countries.