F-35 Lightning II

Japan’s Komatsu Air Base Receives First F-35 Fighter Jets from U.S. in Effort to Enhance Regional Defense Posture

A new era in Japanese defense readiness was inaugurated as the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) officially welcomed its first U.S.-built F-35 Lightning II fighter jets at Komatsu Air Base. Nestled along the Sea of Japan, this strategically critical installation...
U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet

After F-35 Crash, Another Blow to U.S. Aviation as F/A-18 Super Hornet Plunges Into the Sea – Is There a Pattern in American Carrier Jet Failures?

In a rare and costly mishap, a $60 million U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet sank into the depths of the Red Sea after it was accidentally dragged overboard from the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman. The incident, which occurred...
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Fighter Jet

Elon Musk vs. F-35: Elon Musk Targets F-35 Program Again, Predicts Rise of Drone Swarms as Ultimate Air Dominators

Fresh salvos have been fired in the ongoing battle of ideas between tech mogul Elon Musk and defense giant Lockheed Martin, as the future of American air dominance faces a pivotal moment. Musk, long a critic of the F-35 Lightning...
F-35 Lightning II

Saudi Arabia Arms Deal Sidesteps F-35, Exposing Fault Lines in U.S. Middle East Strategy

U.S. President Donald Trump lands in Riyadh this May, he is expected to unveil a colossal arms package valued at approximately US$100 billion—a bold reaffirmation of American support for one of its most important Middle Eastern allies. The deal promises...
F-35 fighter jets

Lockheed Martin Turns Setback into Strategy: F-35 to Get Sixth-Gen Upgrades After Losing NGAD Contract to Boeing

US President Donald Trump made an announcement that shook the American defense and aerospace establishment: Boeing would develop the next-generation, sixth-generation air-superiority fighter jet for the U.S. Air Force—officially named the F-47. The declaration marked a turning point in U.S....
RDAF F-35 shadowing a Russian Il-20 Coot aircraft

Danish F-35s Scramble for First Quick Reaction Alert Mission, Successfully Intercept Russian Il-20 Spy Plane Over Baltic Sea

The Royal Danish Air Force (RDAF) has marked a significant milestone in its defense capabilities as its F-35A fighter jets conducted their first Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) mission, intercepting a Russian Il-20 Coot-A reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea. The...
F-35

Turkey and United States Navigate F-35 Reconciliation Amid Strategic Shifts

Turkey and the United States are once again edging toward a delicate diplomatic crossroads as both sides signal a cautious willingness to revisit one of the thorniest defense issues of the past decade: Ankara’s suspension from the F-35 Joint Strike...
f-35 stealth fighters

Portugal, Canada, and Germany Hesitate on F-35 Acquisition: What It Means for India

In a significant development, Portugal and Canada are expressing hesitancy over proceeding with the acquisition of F-35 stealth fighters from the United States. Adding to this, military experts from Germany have also voiced concerns about purchasing American stealth aircraft. These...
F-35 Fighter Jets

Portugal Rejects F-35 Fighter Jets Over US Policy Shifts, Eyes European Alternatives

Portugal has ruled out purchasing American-made F-35 fighter jets to replace its aging F-16 fleet, citing concerns over the United States' shifting geopolitical stance. Outgoing Defense Minister Nuno Melo announced the decision in an interview with Portuguese daily Público on...
F-35 Lightning II fighter jets

Trump’s F-35 Offer to India: A Game-Changer or a Costly Gamble?

The recent offer from former US President Donald Trump to sell F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to India has sparked a debate in defense and geopolitical circles. The offer, if pursued, would mark a major shift in India’s military procurement...
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