Switzerland will buy fewer Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter jets than originally planned following a U.S. price increase tied to inflation …
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Aerospace & AviationMilitary Aircraft
Canada Eyes Quebec as Maintenance Hub for F-35 Fleet; L3Harris Proposes Depot for U.S. and Canadian Jets
by Danielby Daniel 4 minutes readIn early December 2025 the possibility emerged that a major maintenance and overhaul depot for the fifth-generation Lockheed Martin F-35 fleet could …
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Aerospace & AviationStealth Technology
Supercharged Stealth: U.S. Eyes Upgrades for F-22 and F-35 to Bridge Gap Until Next-Gen Jets
by Danielby Daniel 4 minutes readThe U.S. Air Force, in collaboration with defense-contractor Lockheed Martin, is reportedly moving forward with ambitious upgrade proposals for its stealth fighter …
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Global News
Saudi-U.S. F-35 Deal Redefines Middle East Security — But Raises Risk of Technology Leakage
by TeamDefenseWatch 4 minutes readThe United States is considering the sale of up to 48 F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters to Saudi Arabia — a multi-billion-dollar …
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Policy & StrategyAlliances & Doctrines
Netanyahu Asserts U.S. Commitment to Israel’s Qualitative Military Edge Amid Saudi F-35 Deal
by Henryby Henry 4 minutes readNetanyahu Affirms U.S. Vow to Safeguard Israel’s “Qualitative Military Edge” in Face of Saudi F-35 Sale Tel Aviv — Prime Minister Benjamin …
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Cyber & Space DefenseMissile Defense Systems
Russia’s S-500 “Prometheus” Air-Defense System Claimed to Threaten F-22 and F-35 Stealth Fighters
by Henryby Henry 4 minutes readWhat Is Happening: Russia’s S-500 Threat to U.S. Stealth Jets Russia is promoting its S-500 “Prometheus” air-defense system as capable of targeting …
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Aerospace & AviationMilitary Aircraft
Trump Signals Landmark F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia, Raising Regional and Security Alarms
by Danielby Daniel 4 minutes readWhat Just Happened Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he plans to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, marking a …
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Policy & StrategyGeopolitical & Strategic Doctrines
F-35 Stealth Fighters Sale to Saudi Arabia: Path Forward Explored
by Danielby Daniel 3 minutes readF-35 Stealth Fighters and Saudi Arabia The prospect of selling F-35 stealth fighters to Saudi Arabia is re-emerging as a major discussion …
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Global News
Canada reviews 88-aircraft F-35A order as Gripen E/F emerges as potential alternative
by Hazelby Hazel 4 minutes readThe Government of Canada has begun a formal review of its planned order for 88 F‑35A Lightning II fighters from the U.S., …
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Head-to-Head
F-35 vs Su-57: Comparing America’s Stealth Fighter with Russia’s Next-Gen Jet
by Danielby Daniel 5 minutes readFew defense debates spark as much global attention as the comparison of the F-35 Lightning II and the Su-57 Felon. The U.S.-built …