diff --git a/examples/cilium.yaml b/examples/cilium.yaml
index 607250f4..fe4e5867 100644
--- a/examples/cilium.yaml
+++ b/examples/cilium.yaml
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ spec:
       env: fv
   helmCharts:
   - chartName: cilium/cilium
-    chartVersion: 1.12.12
+    chartVersion: 1.16.3
     helmChartAction: Install
     releaseName: cilium
     releaseNamespace: kube-system