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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning assigned to the 356th Fighter Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flies alongside of a U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 77th Aerial Refueling Squadron, Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina, over the Pacific Ocean while enroute to the Singapore Airshow 2022, Feb. 11, 2022. The Singapore Airshow is the largest defense exhibition and biennial international tradeshow in the Pacific attracting thousands of participants from 50 countries. The U.S. Military is participating in Singapore Airshow 2022 by providing aerial demonstrations and static aircraft to demonstrate commitment and build upon partnerships with Singapore. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger)

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The F-35 Stealth Fighter’s ‘Air Superiority’ Could Be At Risk

Key Points and Summary – The GAO says the F-35’s Block 4 modernization is five years late and $6 billion over budget, prompting the...

Steve BalestrieriSeptember 19, 2025

A 96th Test Wing F-15E Strike Eagle flies during a test mission May 22, 2025 over Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The 96 TW and the 53rd Wing teamed up to test AGR-20F Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II laser-guided rockets on the F-15E in May in an effort to get the capability to the warfighter as quickly as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Barley)

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The U.S. Air Force Isn’t Ready for What Is Coming

Key Points and Summary: Change Is Coming To the U.S. Air Force – The U.S. Air Force is pivoting from counterterror missions to deterring...

Caleb LarsonSeptember 18, 2025

The 388th Fighter Wing’s F-35 Lightning II fifth-generation fighter cruises in Eastern European airspace, Feb. 28, 2022, in support of NATO’s collective defense. U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa’s ability to support and integrate with NATO’s air policing missions continually hardens the alliance’s solidarity, collective resolve, and ability to adapt to a dynamic warfighting environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edgar Grimaldo)

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Canada Is Close To Buying A Big Fleet of F-35 Stealth Fighters But There’s A Catch

Key Points and Summary – Canada’s Defence Ministry will finish its review of the 88-jet F-35 purchase by late September 2025, then hand Prime...

Reuben JohnsonSeptember 18, 2025

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team performs a practice airshow performance at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Jan. 11, 2023. The F-35 Demo Team performs rehearsal flights regularly to maintain flying certifications and to uphold and maintain their mission and Air Force recruiting standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kaitlyn Ergish)

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The F-35 Fighter Program Is Sliding Deeper Into Trouble

Key Points and Summary – GAO’s new report warns the F-35 program is slipping even further despite incentives: all 110 deliveries in 2024 were...

Reuben JohnsonSeptember 18, 2025

An F-35 Lightning II connects to a KC-10 Extender fuel injection arm to refuel during an aerial training mission, during Operation Astral Knight 19 over the Adriatic Sea, June 3, 2019. Astral Knight is a joint, multinational exercise taking place throughout various locations in Europe, with more than 900 Airmen participating in the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

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Europe Has a Message for the F-35 Stealth Fighter

Key Points and Summary – Audits of Lockheed Martin’s F-35 are multiplying. Canada is re-examining its order of 88 jets amid a tariff-driven chill...

Stephen SilverSeptember 18, 2025

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, and two Dassault Rafales assigned to the 1/4 Gascogne Fighter Squadron, 113 Saint-Dizier-Robinson air base, France, break formation during flight May 18, 2021 over France. The flight was apart of the Atlantic Trident 21 exercise which is a joint, multinational exercise involving service members from the U.S., France and the U.K., and is aimed at enhancing fourth and fifth generation integration, combat readiness and fighting capabilities, through conducting complex air operations in a contested multinational joint force environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Cook)

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France’s ‘Super’ Dassault Rafale Fighter Is Coming

Key Points and Summary – The ‘Super Rafale’ (F5) is Dassault’s next leap: a Rafale optimized for Day-One operations, teaming with nEUROn loyal wingmen...

Brent M. EastwoodSeptember 18, 2025

A German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon flies over Alaska during exercise Arctic Defender 24 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 8, 2024. Arctic Defender is a German Air Force-led exercise that provides a unique opportunity to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases and is part of several exercises under Pacific Skies 24. Pacific Skies is a combination of several exercises in the Indo-Pacific theater in which German, French and Spanish air forces participate with U.S. forces. (U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Shelimar Rivera Rosado)

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F-35 Who? The ‘Super’ Eurofighter Typhoon Is On the Way

Key Points and Summary – The Eurofighter Typhoon is set for a renaissance as Europe waits for sixth-generation fighters. -Partners plan a mid-life upgrade...

Brent M. EastwoodSeptember 17, 2025

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team performs at the Capitol Air Show over Sacramento, California, July 15, 2024. Innovations such as the F135 Smart Stacking Tooling Enhancement developed by the OC-ALC mechanics and engineers have significantly improved the rotor assembly process, increasing precision and enhancing the depot’s ability to produce the engine that powers the F-35 Lightning II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Rufus)

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‘Ferrari’ F-35 Now, F-47 NGAD Later: The Fighter Plan Canada Must Follow

Key Points and Summary – Canada doesn’t have to choose between stock F-35s and a European jet. The piece argues for a deliberately configured...

Andrew LathamSeptember 17, 2025

An F-35 Lightning II taxis on the runway during the “Maple Thunder” exercise, at North Auxiliary Airfield, Joint Base Charleston, North, South Carolina, January 30, 2024. Airman with the 158th FW are participating in Maple Thunder to implement the Agile Combat Employment concept. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dr. Sandeep Mulgund)

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Canada’s Big F-35 Stealth Fighter Choice Is Almost Here

Key Points and Summary – Canada’s review of its planned purchase of 88 F-35s is nearing conclusion amid rising costs, pilot shortages, and infrastructure...

Steve BalestrieriSeptember 17, 2025

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The F-35 Stealth Fighter’s ‘Air Superiority’ Could Be At Risk

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The U.S. Air Force Isn’t Ready for What Is Coming

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Canada Is Close To Buying A Big Fleet of F-35 Stealth Fighters But There’s A Catch

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The F-35 Fighter Program Is Sliding Deeper Into Trouble

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Europe Has a Message for the F-35 Stealth Fighter

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

France’s ‘Super’ Dassault Rafale Fighter Is Coming

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F-35 Who? The ‘Super’ Eurofighter Typhoon Is On the Way

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‘Ferrari’ F-35 Now, F-47 NGAD Later: The Fighter Plan Canada Must Follow

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Canada’s Big F-35 Stealth Fighter Choice Is Almost Here

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