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For $951 Million, the U.S. Authorized Additional AMRAAM Air-to-Air Missiles for the Royal Danish Air Force
The U.S. has authorized Denmark's Royal Air Force to purchase 236 advanced air-to-air missiles (AIM-120 AMRAAM) for its F-16 and future F-35 fleets for $951 million. This move supports Denmark’s plan ...
U.S. Marine Corps F-35s neutralize Venezuelan air force assets
U.S. Marine Corps F-35 fighter jets reportedly conducted precision strikes on Venezuelan air bases, targeting aircraft and long-range air defense systems such as S-300V....
F-35s Flew Only Half-Time in 2024 Amid Lockheed Maintenance Woes Reports Inspector General-U.S. DoD
According to an audit by the U.S. Department of Defense's Office of the Inspector General, F-35 fighter jets were operational only 50% of the time during fiscal year 2024. This was significantly below...
Russia Is Stealth Fighter ‘Surrounded’: NATO Will Soon Have 600 F-35 Jets in Moscow’s Backyard
Finland's acquisition of 66 F-35A aircraft contributes to a growing continental network across Europe, with NATO allies aiming for at least 600 F-35s by 2030. This deployment would significantly outnu...
President Erdogan: Turkey's return to F-35 is necessary for NATO security
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that the restoration of Turkey’s participation in the F-35 fighter jet program is essential for maintaining NATO security. The comment suggests a diplomat...
Lockheed Martin Logistics Failing: US Military F-35 Fleet Only 50% Operational for 2024
The article criticizes Lockheed Martin's logistics support for the U.S. military's F-35 fleet, predicting an operational readiness rate of only 50% by 2024. It highlights concerns over maintenance and...
F-47 NGAD, F-22 Super, and Ferrari F-35: The 3-Layer U.S. Air Force Fighter Masterplan
The U.S. Air Force plans a three-layer fighter force design for operations in contested airspace. Layer one includes the upcoming sixth-generation platform F-47 NGAD, leading deep penetrations and orc...
F-35 Breaks Delivery Record, Continues Combat Success In 2025
In 2025, Lockheed Martin delivered 191 F-35 Lightning II aircraft, exceeding the previous record of 142 jets. This marks a production rate five times faster than any other allied fighter, highlighting...
F-35 Deliveries Soared to New Record in 2025
Lockheed Martin announced that it delivered 191 F-35 fighter jets in 2025, achieving a new record and meeting its initial goal set for the year. This accomplishment helps address a backlog of stored a...
The U.S. Military’s F-35 Fighter Fleet Is Only 50 Percent ‘Mission-Capable’
A new Defense Department Inspector General report states that the mission capability rate of the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps F-35 fighters is only around 50% for fiscal year 2024. This fall...
Allies cancel orders for F-35 as aircraft was unable to fly half of last year
Defence reports indicate that several allies have begun reconsidering their existing or planned orders for the F-35 fighter jets, following concerns over maintenance issues. According to data from 202...
Pentagon Acknowledges F-35 Stealth Fighter Jets Were Out of Service for Half the Year
The Pentagon has admitted that the multi-billion dollar F-35 stealth fighter jets were out of service for significant portions of 2021, reportedly due to maintenance and software issues. This revelati...
Russia’s S-500 Has a Message for the U.S. Air Force’s F-22 and F-35 Stealth Fighters
Russia claims its long-delayed S-500 Prometheus air defense system is now operational and capable of targeting U.S. stealth fighters, including the F-22 and F-35. The S-500 promises to detect and enga...
F-35s Only Fit for Flight Half of the Time in 2024
According to MigNews, analysis shows that only about half of F-35 fighter jets were mission-ready during the first part of 2024. The report highlights an ongoing challenge regarding the operational re...
NG delivers 1,500th F-35 center fuselage
Northrop Grumman has achieved a milestone by delivering its 1,500th center fuselage for the F-35 Lightning II on January 12, completed at its Integrated Assembly Line in Palmdale, California. The comp...
Navy F-35 pilots train to wield drones with touchscreen tablets
F-35 pilots from the Navy are undergoing training to control autonomous unmanned systems equipped with AI technology. These drones can function as 'loyal wingmen' for the aviators, enhancing coordinat...
Lockheed Martin lauds achieving record F-35 delivery level in 2025
In 2025, Lockheed Martin set a new record for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter programme by delivering 191 aircraft....
Erdogan: Turkey's Transition from Eurofighter to F-35 Is Necessary for NATO Security
Turkish President Erdogan has stated that transitioning from the Eurofighter to the F-35 aircraft is necessary for ensuring NATO security. The statement underscores Turkey's strategic alignment and co...
President Erdogan: Turkey's receipt of F-35 fighter jets is important and necessary for NATO security
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that the acquisition of F-35 fighter jets by Turkey is crucial for enhancing NATO’s overall security. The statement underscores the strategic importance o...
Forget the J-20 or J-35A: The U.S. Air Force’s ‘Ferrari’ F-35 Fighter Is Coming
Lockheed Martin aims to upgrade the F-35 fighter jet into a 'fifth-generation-plus' aircraft by incorporating new technologies such as improved stealth coatings, enhanced sensors, and advanced weaponr...
Why Germany Is Doubling Down on the F-35 Stealth Fighter
Germany's commitment to acquiring the F-35 stealth fighter is driven by strategic realities within NATO, particularly its nuclear-sharing obligations and the need to replace aging Tornado aircraft wit...
Why F-35 Fighter Jet Has Become A Headache For America: Pentagon Audit Reveals Shocking Findings
A recent Pentagon audit report on the F-35 fighter jet presents several concerning findings that suggest deficiencies in the program, turning it into a significant issue for the U.S. military....
Forget the J-20: China’s ‘Mighty Dragon’ Is No Match for the F-22 or F-35 Fighters
China's Chengdu J-20 'Mighty Dragon', a fifth-generation stealth fighter, represents a significant step in Beijing's air power strategy. The aircraft provides the PLA Air Force with advanced capabilit...
F-35s Were Ready for Flight Only Half the Time in 2024
In 2024, F-35 aircraft were found to be prepared and operational only half of the time due to maintenance issues or other logistical problems. This statistic highlights ongoing challenges with maintai...
F-35s Fails Inspection! Pentagon: Does Not Meet Military Service Requirements!
The Pentagon has announced that F-35 fighter jets are not meeting military service requirements despite their full inspection and testing completion. The issue highlights difficulties with the aircraf...
Scandal Report: F-35s Grounded for Maintenance
A recent scandal report suggests that F-35 fighter jets have been grounded due to maintenance issues. This development raises concerns about the operational readiness and reliability of these advanced...
Pentagon watchdog criticizes Lockheed Martin for F-35 lack of flight readiness due to maintenance issues
The Pentagon's inspector general has issued criticism towards Lockheed Martin concerning the readiness rates of F-35 fighter jets being hindered by ongoing maintenance problems. The report highlights ...
Lockheed Martin Delivers Record 191 F-35 Fighter Jets in 2025
In 2025, Lockheed Martin delivered a record of 191 F-35 fighter jets, contributing to the growing number of nearly 1,300 operational aircraft across 12 nations....
F-35 pilots hone tactics with USN collaborative combat aircraft in NAWCAD’s Joint Simulation Environment
The US Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) has made strides in the integration of F-35 Lightning II aircraft through a simulation environment. This development allows F-35 pilots to re...
U.S. Relies On French Factory To Keep F-35s, Tomahawks Flying
The United States depends on a factory in France to supply critical components for its advanced weaponry such as the F-35 fighter jets and Tomahawk missiles. This underscores the interdependence of NA...
F-35: USAF Fighter Flew Half-Year in 2024 Due to Maintenance Issues with Lockheed
The F-35 fighter jets operated by the US Air Force experienced significant maintenance issues from Lockheed Martin in 2024, limiting their operational availability to half the year. The problems appea...
Low Lockheed Martin后勤保障 causes US military F-35 readiness rate to only reach 50% in 2024
The article discusses the poor logistics and maintenance support provided by Lockheed Martin for the U.S. military's F-35 fleet, leading to a readiness rate of just 50% as predicted for 2024....
Pentagon Says F-35s Couldn't Meet Full Operational Capability Goals Due to Maintenance Issues
According to Pentagon reports, F-35 fighter jets failed to meet their full operational capability goals for 2024 due to ongoing maintenance problems....
F-35 vs. FCAS: Why NATO May Stick With the Fighter Jet It Loves to Hate
The F-35 Lightning II remains NATO's most advanced fighter jet despite facing criticism over high costs and lack of operational readiness, as well as concerns about U.S. control of maintenance and sof...
Forget the F-22, F-35 or F-47 NGAD: X-32 Stealth Fighter Has a Message for the Air Force
The article discusses the Joint Strike Fighter competition from 1997 to 2001 where Boeing's X-32 and Lockheed Martin’s X-35 competed to develop a multi-role stealth aircraft. The X-35 won by demonstra...
UK expects 75th F-35 delivery by end of 2033
The UK Ministry of Defence announced that they expect to receive their 75th F-35 Lightning aircraft by the close of 2033....
Su-35 Flanker: Russia’s Best Fighter Has No Stealth Like the F-22 or F-35
The Su-35 Flanker is highlighted as a highly advanced derivative of the Su-27 Flanker, equipped with long-range capabilities, high payload capacity, extreme maneuverability, and advanced Irbis-E radar...
Lockheed still paid $1.7 billion despite poor readiness rate of F-35s
An audit has revealed that despite poor readiness rates of the F-35 fighter jets, the U.S. Department of Defense continued to pay aerospace company Lockheed Martin $1.7 billion up until July....
No F-35 Debate: There Is No Way Canada Should Buy the JAS 39 Gripen
Canada's government is reconsidering its plan to purchase 88 F-35A stealth fighters and is considering Saab’s Gripen as a less expensive, politically viable alternative. For the Royal Canadian Air For...
RAF engineer retention scheme for F-35 costs £113.5m
The UK Ministry of Defence has revealed that the RAF's Financial Retention Incentive scheme for engineers supporting the operation and maintenance of the British F-35 Lightning aircraft program will c...