Tag: F-35 Lightning II

F-35 fighter jet

Belgium’s F-35 fighter jet Production Gambit: A Shift Toward European Defense Autonomy or a Challenge to Transatlantic Ties?

The Asia Live News Service - April 16, 2025
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,...
J-35A Stealth Fighter

China’s J-35A Stealth Fighter: Strategic Breakthrough or Reverse-Engineered Rival to F-35?

The Asia Live News Service - April 13, 2025
In a rare moment of public candor, U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff General David W. Allvin addressed the growing buzz around China’s second fifth-generation stealth fighter, the J-35A. Unveiled in November 2024 at Airshow China in Zhuhai, the jet...
Chinese J-20 ‘Mighty Dragon’

Chinese J-20 ‘Mighty Dragon’ Catches Up to F-35 Lightning II Amid Persistent Readiness Challenges

The Asia Live News Service - October 25, 2024
In recent years, the Indo-Pacific region has witnessed an intense rivalry between the United States and China in expanding their advanced fighter jet capabilities. While the United States and its allies have steadily increased their fleet of F-35 Lightning II...