Tag: F-35 Jets

F-35

Canada Quietly Advances F-35 Purchase Despite Trump Tensions, Annexation Threats & Trade War Escalation

The Asia Live News Service - February 13, 2026
Amid escalating political tensions with the Trump administration — including annexation rhetoric, tariff threats, and a sweeping review of defence cooperation — Canada appears to be quietly moving forward with its acquisition of additional F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters. In...
F-35 Lightning II

F-35 Cost to Produce Has Increased Over Last Three Years, Adding New Pressure on US and Allied Defense Budgets Amid Inflation and Delays

The Asia Live News Service - February 6, 2026
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is one of the most ambitious military aviation programs ever undertaken, both in technological scope and in international scale. Conceived as a single, stealthy, networked fighter that could replace a wide range of aging...