Pratt & Whitney (PW) is investing $25 million to expand its facility in Niepołomice, Poland (NIE), strengthening production of precision components for commercial and military engines.
F-35
The 187th Fighter Wing, known as the Red Tails, tested its ability to generate and sustain F-35A Lightning II combat power during Operation Tuskegee Thunder at Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM), also known as Dannelly Field, in Alabama.
The Pentagon now projects the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program will cost about $536.3 billion to develop and procure, up from $485.2 billion in the previous estimate. Its total lifecycle cost, however, has fallen to roughly $1.93 trillion from $2.06 trillion.
The Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) has called on Congress to fully support the U.S. Space Force’s proposed $71.1 billion fiscal 2027 budget while urging lawmakers to increase procurement of F-35A fighter aircraft.
Germany’s first F-35A enters final production before Luftwaffe delivery, marking a major milestone in Germany’s fighter modernization.
Trump’s F-35 sale to Türkiye remains stalled as Congress, S-400 sanctions, and Israel’s concerns delay approval.
Chinese researchers have developed a lightweight artificial intelligence system designed to help missile-mounted infrared seekers recognize the heat signatures of stealth aircraft such as the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II.
Japan is strengthening its role in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) as it prepares for the next generation of air combat.
Canada has gained observer status in the Global Combat Air Program without paying a participation fee, allowing Ottawa to assess the sixth-generation fighter project and potential industrial benefits. The move comes as the government reviews its F-35 procurement, sovereign unmanned systems and possible future fighter options.
US Air Force seeks new fighter jet engine suppliers to fix production delays, improve supply chains, and boost fleet readiness.