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Bloomberg • Nick Wadhams

Trump Announces F-35 Jet Sales to India During Modi Visit

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed plans to boost military sales to India, announcing the intended provision of F-35 stealth fighters. This significant deal marks a deeper defense partnership between the two nations, enhancing India's capabilities and strategic posture in the Indo-Pacific region.

2025-02-13T16:02:39.826650-08:00

Stars and Stripes

USAF F-35 Crash in Alaska: Pilot Ejects Safely

2025-01-28T17:16:09.267853-08:00

AeroTime

Ukraine Strengthens Air Force with French Mirage 2000s and Dutch F-16s

2025-02-06T03:12:09.015347-08:00

FlightGlobal

Israel Awards $80M Contract to Elbit for F-16I Self-Protection Upgrade

2025-01-27T02:24:09.219494-08:00

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Aviation Week

L3Harris Discusses Podded ALQ-254 Viper Shield for F-16 Blk. 70/72 L3Harris has initiated discussions with Lockheed Martin about equipping F-16 Blk. 70/72 aircraft with a podded version of its ALQ-254 Viper Shield electronic warfare system. This move aims to enhance the versatility and combat effectiveness of the aircraft in diverse operational scenarios.

2025-02-20T13:47:50.689397-08:00

L3Harris Discusses Podded ALQ-254 Viper Shield for F-16 Blk. 70/72

aerospaceglobalnews.com

NATO Interoperability Enhanced in Spartan Lightning Exercise Lockheed Martin F-35As from the Royal Netherlands, Royal Norwegian, and US Air Forces collaborated at Ramstein Air Base, strengthening NATO’s interoperability during Exercise Spartan Lightning. This exercise underscores joint operational capabilities integral to modern defense strategies within the alliance.

2025-02-16T18:22:34.233854-08:00

NATO Interoperability Enhanced in Spartan Lightning Exercise

Business Insider

F-35 Test Pilot Details Transition from F-16 to 5th-Gen Stealth Fighter Monessa Balzhiser, call sign 'Siren,' shares insights into the differences between piloting aging F-16s and Lockheed Martin's advanced F-35 Lightning II, highlighting the advancements in stealth and combat capabilities that redefine modern aerial warfare.

2025-02-15T02:50:48.084537-08:00

F-35 Test Pilot Details Transition from F-16 to 5th-Gen Stealth Fighter

Bloomberg

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Trump Announces F-35 Jet Sales to India During Modi Visit U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed plans to boost military sales to India, announcing the intended provision of F-35 stealth fighters. This significant deal marks a deeper defense partnership between the two nations, enhancing India's capabilities and strategic posture in the Indo-Pacific region.

2025-02-13T16:02:39.826650-08:00

Trump Announces F-35 Jet Sales to India During Modi Visit

Air & Space Forces Mag

US, Australia, Japan Enhance F-35 Operations in Cope North 2025 F-35 fighters from the United States, Australia, and Japan are collaborating in Cope North 25, an exercise running from February 3 to 21. This effort highlights the increasing integration and operational synergy of F-35 units across Indo-Pacific allies.

2025-02-13T15:32:21.092616-08:00

US, Australia, Japan Enhance F-35 Operations in Cope North 2025

The Aviationist

Langley AFB Hosts Elephant Walk with 24 F-22 Raptors and T-38s In a display of readiness, the 1st Fighter Wing at Langley Air Force Base conducted an 'Elephant Walk' exercise featuring 24 F-22 Raptors and six T-38 aircraft, underscoring strategic combat capabilities.

2025-02-11T10:49:58.973855-08:00

Langley AFB Hosts Elephant Walk with 24 F-22 Raptors and T-38s

South China Morning Post

China's Airship Detects F-35 from 2,000km Chinese researchers have identified a potential vulnerability in the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter using stratospheric airships. The study simulated combat scenarios involving Taiwan, revealing the airship's detection capabilities and implications for regional defense strategies.

2025-02-10T21:58:34.484664-08:00

China's Airship Detects F-35 from 2,000km

DefenseNews.com

Belgium to Boost Defense with Additional F-35s and a Third Frigate Belgium has announced plans to enhance its defense capabilities by acquiring more F-35 fighter jets and a third frigate. This move seeks to address past shortcomings in defense investments and align with NATO commitments, marking a significant shift in Belgium's defense strategy under the new leadership.

2025-02-10T03:49:35.160790-08:00

Belgium to Boost Defense with Additional F-35s and a Third Frigate