diff --git a/pmb/config/__init__.py b/pmb/config/__init__.py
index f011dd0c..395e27e9 100644
--- a/pmb/config/__init__.py
+++ b/pmb/config/__init__.py
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ arch_native = pmb.parse.arch.alpine_native()
 # (which may contain a vulnerable apk/openssl, and allows an attacker to
 # exploit the system!)
 apk_tools_min_version = {"edge": "2.12.9-r3",
+                         "v3.16": "2.12.9-r3",
                          "v3.15": "2.12.7-r3",
                          "v3.14": "2.12.7-r0",
                          "v3.13": "2.12.7-r0",