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European F-35 Concerns: U.S. Control Sparks Debate Over Spare Parts and Autonomy

European nations with F-35 fleets are increasingly wary of the U.S.'s potential control over aircraft operations, especially regarding spare parts and the feared "kill-switch" capability. This unease reflects broader concerns over defense autonomy in the context of reliance on U.S. military technology.

2025-04-15T02:04:23.925752-07:00

The War Zone

Dutch F-35s Use Keystone System for Artillery Targeting Integration

2025-04-11T08:51:43.599902-07:00

Breaking Defense

Boeing Secures NGAD F-47 Fighter Contract Amidst Industry Competition

2025-03-21T08:33:41.196178-07:00

postandcourier.com

Marine Pilot Ejects from F-35B in South Carolina, Incident Sparks Mysteries

2025-03-30T13:27:36.282555-07:00

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DefenseNews.com

European F-35 Concerns: U.S. Control Sparks Debate Over Spare Parts and Autonomy European nations with F-35 fleets are increasingly wary of the U.S.'s potential control over aircraft operations, especially regarding spare parts and the feared "kill-switch" capability. This unease reflects broader concerns over defense autonomy in the context of reliance on U.S. military technology.

2025-04-15T02:04:23.925752-07:00

European F-35 Concerns: U.S. Control Sparks Debate Over Spare Parts and Autonomy

armyrecognition.com

Italy to Assemble Belgian F-35 Fighter Jets Instead of U.S. Line in Texas Belgium has requested Italy to produce its upcoming fleet of F-35 fighter jets at Italian facilities rather than at the U.S. assembly line in Fort Worth, Texas. This move reflects Belgium's strategic choice to leverage European manufacturing capabilities, possibly in response to geopolitical motivations and supply chain considerations.

2025-04-14T01:40:30.220939-07:00

Italy to Assemble Belgian F-35 Fighter Jets Instead of U.S. Line in Texas

latribune.fr

Europe Seeks Defense Independence Amid F-35 Concerns European countries are grappling with their reliance on U.S. defense technology, particularly the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets. The debate over adopting a more autonomous defense strategy intensifies as the region considers diversifying away from American military dependencies.

2025-04-13T22:12:07.753646-07:00

Europe Seeks Defense Independence Amid F-35 Concerns

UK Defence Journal

UK's F-35B Fleet Achieves Full Operational Capacity from Royal Navy Carrier For the first time, the UK's F-35B force will deploy at full scale from a Royal Navy aircraft carrier, marking a significant milestone in British naval aviation. This deployment represents a key enhancement in combat readiness and power projection for the Royal Navy.

2025-04-12T01:24:09.394068-07:00

UK's F-35B Fleet Achieves Full Operational Capacity from Royal Navy Carrier

The War Zone

Dutch F-35s Use Keystone System for Artillery Targeting Integration Dutch F-35 fighter jets have successfully employed the Keystone system to provide precision targeting data for Israeli-made rocket artillery, demonstrating enhanced interoperability in joint military operations. This collaboration showcases advancements in integrating various weapons systems for strategic and tactical effectiveness.

2025-04-11T08:51:43.599902-07:00

Dutch F-35s Use Keystone System for Artillery Targeting Integration

Air & Space Forces Mag

F-35 Program Clarifies $2.1 Trillion Cost Estimate as Pentagon Finalizes 2026 Budget The F-35 program's office has detailed its $2.1 trillion cost estimate as the Pentagon nears completion of its 2026 budget request. This clarification comes amid scrutiny over the program's expense and its impact on future defense budgeting priorities.

2025-04-08T16:45:58.350774-07:00

F-35 Program Clarifies $2.1 Trillion Cost Estimate as Pentagon Finalizes 2026 Budget

Air & Space Forces Mag

US Air Force Rotates F-15E and F-35 Fighters to Japan's Kadena Air Base F-35 jet fighters from Eielson AFB, Alaska, and F-15E fighters from Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C., were deployed to Kadena Air Base in Japan between April 3-6. This rotation bolsters the US military presence in Asia and enhances regional defense collaborations.

2025-04-08T15:34:34.779915-07:00

US Air Force Rotates F-15E and F-35 Fighters to Japan's Kadena Air Base

Air & Space Forces Mag

USAF F-35 Squadrons at RAF Lakenheath Near Full Operational Capability Specialist teams at RAF Lakenheath are fine-tuning the U.S. Air Force's cutting-edge F-35 squadrons, ensuring these fifth-generation fighters achieve full operational capability this year. This development underscores the strategic importance of maintaining advanced air combat readiness in Europe and Africa.

2025-04-05T04:51:53.313508-07:00

USAF F-35 Squadrons at RAF Lakenheath Near Full Operational Capability

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