F-35
An Israel F-35I Adir Has Fought in “Beast Mode” for the First Time
An F-35 in “beast mode” can lug an extra 22,000 pounds of internal and external weapons.
Why America Will Not Find Foreign Buyers for the F-47
The advanced sixth-gen aircraft is considered far too advanced to be exported for use in foreign militaries. Still, America‘s allies may also be unlikely to express interest in the F-47.
Norway Receives Its Full F-35 Order
The veteran NATO member is now the first F-35 partner nation to fulfill its program of record; Norway has received its desired fifty-two F35s from Lockheed Martin.
North Africa Arms Race: Algeria Claims the Su-35, Morocco Has the Patriot
The arms race in North Africa is heating up. On one side, Morocco seeks to employ American aircraft in its military; on the other, Algeria favors Russian-built fighters.
The Fighting Falcon Flies from Luke AFB for the Final Time
The famed jet won’t be seen soaring the skies as often now; the 56th Fighter Wing flew its final F-16 out of the base on March 24, 2025.
Europe Rethinks the F-35, and Trump May Be to Blame
The Lightning II fighter jet remains the most successful fifth-generation program; however, geopolitical tensions among NATO member states make the aircraft unattractive.
Portugal May Not Buy the F-35 Stealth Fighter After All
If Lisbon does end up forgoing the F-35, it could look to purchase less capable European options.
Canada and Portugal May Pass on the F-35, but Germany and Turkey Are In
Germany remains committed to adopting the F-35 from the United States amidst the new rifts within the NATO alliance. Turkey may also be on track for new F-35s.
European Strategic Autonomy is an Illusion
Europe still needs U.S. help to properly equip itself for defending the continent.
New Delhi Selects the French Dassault Rafale, America Left Out
President Donald Trump suggested to Indian prime minister Narendra Modi that the U.S. is willing to sell India the fifth-gen F-35 Lightning II; while Russia tried to seal the same...
Portugal Opts Not to Buy Fifth-Gen F-35, Citing Trump
President Donald Trump has touted himself as a great deal-maker. Yet, last Thursday, it was reported that NATO ally Portugal has opted not to replace its aging fleet of F-16...
Could America “Kill” Its Allies’ F-35 Fighters?
The White House has never suggested an objective of limiting the F-35’s use in U.S. partnered nations.