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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

New Indian Express

Aero India 2025 Kicks Off: Innovations Amidst Logistics Hurdles

2025-02-08T13:06:12.963000-08:00

Stars and Stripes

USAF F-35 Crash in Alaska: Pilot Ejects Safely

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

DefenseNews.com

U.S. Marine Corps 2025 Aviation Plan: AI and F-35C Focus

2025-02-03T12:12:31.165342-08:00

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Breaking Defense

Saab CEO Optimistic on Gripen Jets Delivery to Ukraine Saab's CEO Micael Johansson anticipates reaching a long-term agreement that would see the delivery of a first squadron of Gripen C/D jets to Kyiv. He expressed the intent to accelerate the process to supply these defense assets 'sooner rather than later.'

2025-02-19T23:19:45.002013-08:00

Saab CEO Optimistic on Gripen Jets Delivery to Ukraine

The Aviationist

F-35C Chrome Coating Degraded After Intensive Testing Recent photos reveal the peculiar F-35C's mirror-like chrome coating degraded after extensive testing. Taken in November 2022, the images emphasize the challenges faced in maintaining the integrity of the coating over time, raising questions about durability in harsh conditions.

2025-02-19T10:50:06.172644-08:00

F-35C Chrome Coating Degraded After Intensive Testing

Air & Space Forces Mag

USAF Completes 'Bamboo Eagle' with 175 Aircraft, Allies Participation The U.S. Air Force concluded its 'Bamboo Eagle' military exercise featuring B-2 and B-52 bombers, with significant participation from the U.K. and Australian fighter jets. This comprehensive eight-day drill saw 175 aircraft in joint operations, emphasizing coalition strength and interoperability among the allied forces.

2025-02-19T10:08:12.492880-08:00

USAF Completes 'Bamboo Eagle' with 175 Aircraft, Allies Participation

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

Air & Space Forces Mag

USAF Completes First 'Hot' Integrated Combat Turn of F-35A at Nellis Nellis AFB maintainers successfully performed the inaugural 'hot' integrated combat turn on an F-35A, marking a significant milestone in operational agility and efficiency for the USAF. This procedure involves refueling and rearming the aircraft with engines running to reduce turnaround times.

2025-02-12T19:25:22.921615-08:00

USAF Completes First 'Hot' Integrated Combat Turn of F-35A at Nellis

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