- July 27th, 2025
Belgium’s role in the future of European airpower and NATO deterrence strategy, Economy Minister David Clarinval confirmed the purchase of 11 additional Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets, increasing Belgium’s future fleet to 45 aircraft. The decision, announced during a high-profile...
As Canada stands on the cusp of a pivotal defense decision, the debate surrounding the purchase of the F-35 fighter jet is intensifying. With global tensions escalating and military readiness gaining renewed importance, this potential acquisition—or its cancellation—carries profound implications....
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...
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...
Belgium has proposed that its additional Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft be assembled in Italy, rather than in the United States. Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken announced the proposal in an April 14, 2025, interview with Het Laatste Nieuws,...
Recent developments have thrust Turkey’s controversial acquisition of Russia’s S-400 “Triumf” air defense system back into the spotlight. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has dismissed claims that Turkey is considering transferring control of its S-400 system to the United States....
The United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have experienced noticeable strain over the past few years as the Emirati kingdom developed closer ties with China. The two countries had a longstanding partnership across various sectors, but the UAE’s...