National defense debates now intersect with reliance on foreign-controlled military systems like the F-35 fighter jet.
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US claims China ran covert nuclear tests as New START ends, raising global arms control tensions and CTBT concerns.
The Eurofighter Typhoon has surpassed one million flying hours, marking a rare milestone for a modern swing-role combat aircraft.
Boeing’s F-47 NGAD fighter win sparks debate over costs, timelines, and stealth capability as USAF seeks air dominance.
Sabena Aerospace will maintain European F-16 fighters destined for Ukraine under a new US DoD contract, ensuring sustained operational readiness as additional aircraft arrive.
There is no single definition of the “most powerful” military aircraft. Today’s air power is distributed across thrust, payload, stealth, sensors, maneuverability, and strategic reach.
The US sixth-generation fighter program, now designated F-47, moved from concept to contract under President Donald Trump’s second term, with Boeing selected as the prime contractor.
Italy invests €112.6 million to establish a multinational F-35 Lightning II pilot training center at Trapani-Birgi Air Base (TPS), creating the first dedicated F-35 training facility outside the United States for NATO and European Joint Strike Fighter partner nations.
U.S. stealth fighters return to Puerto Rico after Operation Absolute Resolve captured Venezuela’s president using massive airpower.
A December 19 inspector general audit found that the Department of Defense did not consistently hold Lockheed Martin accountable for poor F-35 sustainment performance under a 2024 contract.