EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The Team Eglin Test Enterprise rapidly executed integration for the F-16 Fighting Falcon and Family of Affordable Mass Munitions – Lugged weapon in March 2026.
The test series included fit and functionality checks, validation of loading procedures, and ensuring flight compatibility of the FAMM-L and F-16. This effort culminated with the carriage and release of the weapon off the F-16.
“This was a perfect demonstration of test readiness to meet warfighter needs,” said Lt. Col. Brett Tillman, 780th Test Squadron commander. “Integrating the entire test team allowed us to safely test and deliver a critical capability at incredible speed. I am immensely proud of the tremendous work this team accomplished under such a tight deadline.”
The integration of the 96th Test Wing, as the lead developmental test agency, 53rd Wing, as the lead operational test agency, and Air Force Life Cycle Management Center program office, was critical to the rapid onboarding and execution of the test series.
“The combined test team is laser focused on accelerating experimentation to deliver capability into the hands of warfighters, faster,” said Lt. Col. Taylor Wilson, 40th Flight Test Squadron commander. “The team was able to rapidly generate and execute sorties to deliver crucial data for evaluating new, innovative warfighter capabilities.”
“The ability of our operations and maintenance teams to execute this test series in such a short time emphasizes their professionalism and dedication towards the mission,” Wilson said.
The test execution navigated experimental configurations and high-risk envelope expansion, which emphasizes Team Eglin’s strategic readiness and operational flexibility and agility.