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UK to procure 12 nuclear-capable F-35As, reviving airborne deterrent role

The UK government has ordered 12 Lockheed Martin F-35A stealth fighters capable of carrying nuclear bombs, re-establishing a warplane-based deterrent nearly three decades after scrapping its airborne nuclear strike role and joining NATO’s dual-capable aircraft mission.

2025-06-25T00:07:58.888973-07:00

Reuters

Trump Unveils F-55 Twin-Engine F-35 Variant and F-22 Super Upgrade in Qatar

2025-05-15T02:58:50.321574-07:00

Bloomberg

Canada’s F-35A acquisition cost nearly doubles to C$33 billion amid pilot shortfall

2025-06-10T10:03:35.323612-07:00

Breaking Defense

Lockheed Chief Flags F-35 Radar Delivery Risks, Suggests New Fuselage Design

2025-06-05T08:41:13.248447-07:00

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Breaking Defense

Analysts: Risk too high to return F-35s to Turkey even if it dumps S-400 In an op-ed, Bradley Bowman and Sinan Ciddi argue that Turkey’s persistent ties to Russia’s S-400 air defense system pose an unacceptable security risk that disqualifies Ankara from the F-35 fighter program. They contend that even if Turkey relinquishes its S-400s, the US should not resume stealth jet deliveries.

2025-07-02T08:55:16.736612-07:00

Analysts: Risk too high to return F-35s to Turkey even if it dumps S-400

New Indian Express

Stranded British F-35B in Kerala Becomes Mascot in Viral Tourism Campaign Landed in Kerala for an emergency fuel stop last month, a British Royal Navy F-35B Lightning, valued at £89 million, has remained grounded at Thiruvananthapuram airport for nearly three weeks due to poor weather. Kerala Tourism seized on the jet’s extended layover, unveiling witty posters and a viral campaign.

2025-07-02T06:31:13.740826-07:00

Stranded British F-35B in Kerala Becomes Mascot in Viral Tourism Campaign

euro-sd.com

Norway to Forward Deploy F-35s to Poland to Secure Ukraine Aid Hub Norway will station F-35A Lightning II fighters in Poland this autumn, the Norwegian MoD announced June 30, 2025. The forward deployment bolsters NATO’s Baltic air defences, protecting the Rzeszów logistics hub that routes military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine amid heightened Russian air activity.

2025-07-01T08:05:41.719388-07:00

Norway to Forward Deploy F-35s to Poland to Secure Ukraine Aid Hub

edrmagazine.eu

Germany inks €479m deal with Kongsberg for F-35A Joint Strike Missile integration Germany has signed a NOK 6.5 billion (€478.7 million) contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to equip its F-35A Lightning II fleet with the Norwegian air-launched Joint Strike Missile, marking the first deployment of a non-US stand-off weapon on Luftwaffe fifth-generation fighters.

2025-06-30T07:57:32.552995-07:00

Germany inks €479m deal with Kongsberg for F-35A Joint Strike Missile integration

Reuters

UK High Court Rejects Challenge to Halt Export of F-35 Components to Israel Britain’s High Court has dismissed a judicial review filed by a Palestinian rights organisation seeking to block UK export licences for Lockheed Martin F-35 components destined for Israel. The parts underpin the jets used in the Gaza campaign, where both sides face allegations of atrocities.

2025-06-30T03:48:27.069705-07:00

UK High Court Rejects Challenge to Halt Export of F-35 Components to Israel

Reuters

Kremlin Warns Estonia’s Plan to Host Nuclear-Capable F-35As Threatens Russia The Kremlin on Friday warned that Estonia’s readiness to host U.S.-made F-35A stealth fighters equipped for tactical nuclear payloads represents a direct security challenge to Moscow, escalating NATO-Russia tensions in the Baltic region.

2025-06-27T06:43:25.533192-07:00

Kremlin Warns Estonia’s Plan to Host Nuclear-Capable F-35As Threatens Russia

Skies Magazine

Canada Empowers RCAF to Review Order of 88 F-35A Jets, Sets Summer-End Deadline Defence Minister David McGuinty has tasked the Royal Canadian Air Force with a broad review of Canada’s planned purchase of 88 F-35A fighters from Lockheed Martin. Prime Minister Mark Carney says the assessment will conclude by the end of summer, ahead of a final procurement decision.

2025-06-27T06:27:11.275223-07:00

Canada Empowers RCAF to Review Order of 88 F-35A Jets, Sets Summer-End Deadline

Air & Space Forces Mag

USAF’s 2026 Budget Cuts F-35 Buys, Boosts F-15EX Orders and Rebalances Fighter Fleet In its fiscal 2026 budget request, the US Air Force proposes reducing F-35 Lightning II procurement while increasing F-15EX orders and adjusting force-structure investments in both 4th- and 5th-generation fighters. The shift aims to address rising sustainment costs, readiness shortfalls and evolving mission requirements.

2025-06-26T16:03:07.861927-07:00

USAF’s 2026 Budget Cuts F-35 Buys, Boosts F-15EX Orders and Rebalances Fighter Fleet

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