Tag: F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters

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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...
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Arctic Stakes: Norway Equips F-35A Jets with Advanced AIM-9X Missiles to Bolster Arctic Defense Capabilities

The Asia Live News Service - May 4, 2025
In the icy hangars of Ørland Air Base, nestled along Norway’s wind-lashed coastline, ground crews work through sub-zero temperatures to prepare their F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters for daily sorties. The jets—sleek, deadly, and loaded with cutting-edge technology—represent the tip...