Biden administration to approve F-35 sale to the UAE
The administration of United States President Joe Biden is about to approve the sale of 50 F-35 fifth-generation…
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
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Stay updated on the F-35 Lightning II, a state-of-the-art stealth fighter aircraft developed by Lockheed Martin.
UK could scrap plan to acquire 90 F-35B fighter jets
In September 2020, the United Kingdom announced it would significantly increase its military spending, adding £16.5 billion ($22…
Japan reduces Chinese interceptions as it deploys F-35s
Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) changed its air defense strategy in order to lower the number of interceptions.…
Denmark showcases first F-35A unique livery
The Ministry of Defense of Denmark published pictures of the first F-35A Lightning II intended for the Flyvevåbnet,…
From MiG-19 with lift fans to J-18: China’s VTOL fighter jet problem
China’s ambition to become a global power rests on rivaling the United States – as well as the…
Biden administration suspends F-35 sales to the Emirates
The administration of newly-elected United States President Joe Biden suspended the sale process of F-35 fifth-generation fighter jets…
Israel F-35 photographed for the first time in Lebanon sky
An F-35I “Adir” of the Israeli Air Force was spotted during a low-altitude flight in Lebanon on January…
£550M contract signed to develop missile for UK’s F-35
On January 6, 2020, the United Kingdom announced a £500 million contract for the provision of air-to-ground attack…
Australian F-35As receive deployment green light
The F-35A fifth-generation fighter jets of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have achieved initial operational capability (IOC).“Our…
Turkish Air Force capability threatened by US sanctions
After the dispute between Turkey and the United States about the procurement of the Russian S-400 missile system,…
Despite skeptic Swiss lawmakers, US moves forward with F-35 offer
The U.S. government and Lockheed Martin submitted the F-35 stealth fighter jet to the New Fighter Aircraft (NFA)…
USAF F-35A achieves supersonic nuclear bomb drop-test
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II successfully completed a series of flight tests in which it demonstrated…
Norway’s F-35 deliveries steady as international tensions rise
In the evening of September 27, 2020, three Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jets reached Norway’s Ørland…
United States to sell 50 F-35 fighters and 18 MQ-9B drones to UAE
The United States State Department delivered a formal notification to the Congress saying it had given the green…
Israel opposes any potential US sale of F-35 fighter jet to UAE
Despite the recently established diplomatic relation between two Middle Eastern countries, Israel opposes any potential Lockheed Martin F-35…
US COVID relief act includes $1.4B for F-35 fighter jets
The new $1 trillion COVID-19 aid bill introduced by United States’ lawmakers contains funding for new F-35 fighter…
Turkey denies procurement plans for Russian Su-35
The Turkish minister of Defense denied media reports that the country was about to acquire around forty Sukhoi…
Pentagon postpones F-35 full-rate production by a year
Initially anticipated for December 2019, the decision to approve the full-rate production of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning…