US OKs $236M Sale of Joint Strike Missiles for Belgium’s F-35 Fleet
Belgium is set to enhance the lethality of its F-35 fighter jets, following the US State Department’s approval of a potential sale of AGM-184 Joint Strike Missiles.
F-35-Class Airpower: Turkey Shows Off ‘Güçhan’ Engine With 42,000-Pound Thrust
Turkey is pushing deeper into advanced fighter propulsion with a new turbofan engine designed to support next-gen air platforms.
Cubic Defense to Supply 140 F-35 Air Combat Training Subsystems
California company Cubic Defense is set to deliver air combat training subsystems for Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lot 21 production aircraft.
Israel Approves Deal to Buy Fighter Jets From US
Israel approved a deal to acquire two combat squadrons of fighter jets, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying it would “reinforce” its air superiority.
F/A‑18E/F Super Hornet Explained: The US Navy’s Workhorse Fighter
Dive into this Super Hornet guide examining its design, combat versatility, and how it supports modern carrier operations across a range of mission profiles.
Florida Researchers Model Supersonic Jet Noise for Safer Military Landings
Engineers in Florida have developed a model to explain and reduce the extreme noise produced by military jets during takeoff and landing, a long-standing risk to aircraft and ground crews.
Netherlands, US Air Force Formalize Partnership on CCA Drone Wingmen
The Netherlands and the US Air Force have formalized a partnership on Collaborative Combat Aircraft, including plans to acquire prototypes as part of the program’s development.
Lockheed Martin, L3Harris to Build F-35 Upkeep Center in Canada
Lockheed Martin and MAS, a Canadian segment of L3Harris, have agreed to deepen cooperation to launch an F-35 depot in Mirabel, Quebec, advancing Ottawa’s push for domestic sustainment of its future fighter fleet.
Pratt & Whitney to Build More F-35 Engines in $3.8B Pentagon Deal
The US Department of Defense has awarded RTX segment Pratt & Whitney a $3.8-billion contract to produce F135 engines for the F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft.
Lockheed Martin Seals Industrial Partnerships for Czech F-35 Program
Lockheed Martin has finalized industrial cooperation agreements as part of an ongoing F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft sale with the Czech Republic.
Swiss Eyeing Fewer F-35 Fighters, Reshaping Defense Set-up
Switzerland announced it wanted to buy 30 US F-35A fighter jets rather than 36 after Washington hiked the price, and said its broader defense set-up needed repurposing to face current threats.
The F-35 Lightning II: A Guide on the Fifth-Generation Multirole Fighter
Stealth, sensors, and software converge in the F-35 Lightning II. This guide unpacks how the fighter connects pilots, platforms, and domains into a single combat system.
Meteor Missile Guide: The No-Escape Zone Redefined
The Meteor missile sets a new standard in long-range air combat. Learn how its unique design gives pilots an edge in modern aerial warfare.
AI Flies on F-35 to Enhance Threat Response in Breakthrough Test
Lockheed Martin is giving the F-35 a new AI boost that sharpens threat detection and combat identification, helping pilots make faster decisions under pressure.
Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2): Connecting the Modern Battlespace
This explainer shows how CJADC2 connects, coordinates, and empowers US and allied forces, transforming raw data into rapid decisions that give an edge in complex, multi-domain battlefields.
Canada Pays for F-35 Long-Lead Items Despite Ongoing Fighter Jet Review
Canada has reportedly begun making payments for “long-lead items” tied to 14 additional F-35 fighter jets despite a contract review triggered by US trade tensions and sovereignty concerns.
Patria Begins Assembly of F135 Engines for Finland’s F-35 Fleet
Patria has inked an agreement for the final assembly of the first F135 engines in Finland for the Finnish Air Force’s incoming F-35 aircraft fleet.
Denmark Retires F-16 After 46 Years of Service, Transitions Fully to F-35
Denmark has formally retired the F-16 Fighting Falcon after 46 years of operational service and will now transition fully to the F-16’s successor, the F-35A Lightning II.
Leonardo UK Wins F-35 Anti-Missile Countermeasure Upgrade Deal
The US Navy has contracted Leonardo UK to deliver active expendable decoys to enhance the survivability of its fighter jet fleet.
GBU-53/B StormBreaker: The Smart Weapon Built for Networked Air Warfare
How the GBU-53/B StormBreaker works, why its networked design matters, and what it reveals about the evolution of air combat.
Lockheed Martin Rolls Out First F-35A Jet for Finland
Lockheed Martin has launched the Finnish Defence Force’s first F-35A Lightning II combat aircraft in Fort Worth, Texas.
Cost Overruns Push Swiss to Buy Fewer F-35s
Switzerland will not be able to buy all 36 American F-35 fighter jets in the near future as planned due to cost overruns announced by the US.
F-35A Moves Closer to Meteor Missile Integration After Key Ground Tests
The F-35A Lightning II fighter jet has completed ground-based integration tests with the Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile, moving the pair closer to operational use.
Saudi F-35 Request Clears Key Pentagon Hurdle
The US is reviewing a Saudi Arabian request to purchase up to 48 F-35 fighter jets in a potential multi-million dollar deal.
