Trump’s 39% tariff on Swiss imports reignites calls to scrap F-35 deal
Switzerland’s $6.25 billion order for Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets is back under political fire after US President…
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.
British F-35B Lightning II makes emergency landing in Japan
A British F-35B Lightning II fighter jet made an emergency landing at Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) in the southwestern…
Japan receives first F-35B fighters, restoring first carrier aviation since WW2
Japan has taken delivery of its first three F-35B Lightning II stealth fighters, a milestone that restores carrier-capable…
Spain rules out F-35, leaving Navy without Harrier replacement
Spain has effectively ruled out acquiring the Lockheed Martin F-35, suspending talks with the US and opting to…
India rules out F-35s as defense ties with US face new turbulence
India has rejected a US push to sell it F-35 stealth fighters, dealing a blow to defense ties…
US Navy F-35C crashes near NAS Lemoore in California, pilot ejects safely
A US Navy F-35C Lightning II fighter jet crashed near Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore in central California…
Lockheed delivers 72 F-35 jets as TR-3 software delays ease: Bloomberg
Lockheed Martin has delivered 72 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to the US government as of May 1,…
UK to buy 12 F-35A stealth fighters to restore airborne nuclear deterrent
The UK government has announced plans to purchase 12 new Lockheed Martin F-35A stealth fighters in order to…
UK 2025 Strategic Defence Review: What it means for the RAF and air power
The United Kingdom’s 2025 Strategic Defence Review outlines an ambitious roadmap to transform the Royal Air Force (RAF)…
Revealed: Top 10 best fighter jets in the world in 2025
It’s not an easy task to establish which are the best fighter jets in the world. These aircraft…
Finnish and Dutch fighter jets turn highway into runway during Baana 25 exercise
The Finnish Air Force kicked off its annual Baana 25 exercise on May 26, 2025, launching flight operations…
Packing heat: The top 10 most heavily armed fighter jets
Some fighter jets are made for speed, others for agility. Some of the most advanced fighter jets are…
Top 10 most agile fighter jets of 2025
Aerial maneuverability has come a long way in recent years, and some of the most agile fighter jets…
The stealthiest fighter jets in the world in 2025
Two decades ago, stealth fighters were rare and experimental. Today, the advent of modern stealth fighters is reshaping…
Canada to review F-35 procurement amid tensions with Washington
Canada’s Defense Minister Bill Blair announced on March 14, 2025, that his department is actively reviewing potential alternatives…
Top 10 most expensive fighter jets in 2025
One of the biggest investments any defense department can make is in improving its air capabilities. The F-35…
Trump pledges F-35 fighter jets amid strengthening US-India trade ties
During the official visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington, D.C., from February 12–13, 2025, US…
RAAF, US Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force conduct trilateral exercise
Fighter jets from the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), US Air Force (USAF), and Japan Air Self-Defense Force…