DefenseU.S. military accepting F-35s without radar, report saysSome newly built fighters are being accepted without their primary sensor until upgraded radar becomes availableJune 26, 2026Read more
DefenseF-35 takes over USAF's historic Wild Weasel mission in JapanStealth fighter replaces F-16s in air defense suppression role at Misawa Air BaseJune 22, 2026Read more
DefensePentagon awards $154 million contract for 11 F-35s destined for undisclosed customerLockheed Martin will procure long-lead components for 11 fighter jets scheduled for production through 2030June 12, 2026Read more
DefenseCanada may split fighter fleet between F-35 and Gripen, report saysOttawa could reduce its planned purchase of 88 F-35s to around 30 aircraft while acquiring about 60 GripensMay 31, 2026Read more
DefenseUS lawmakers push long-term F-35 and F-15EX fighter contractsProposal would expand Pentagon flexibility to buy fighters while increasing oversight of the F-35 programMay 27, 2026Read more
DefensePentagon pressures Canada over defense spending and F-35 reviewUS officials are frustrated with delays in Ottawa’s fighter acquisition process, said reportMay 22, 2026Read more
DefenseAirbus pushes European fighter as Portugal studies F-16 replacementCEO Guillaume Faury says the Eurofighter Typhoon would give Portugal greater sovereignty over its combat fleetMay 21, 2026Read more
DefenseIsrael approves expansion of F-35 and F-15 fleets with new squadronsPlan builds on recent F-15IA deal and adds more F-35s to long-term force structureMay 04, 2026Read more
DefenseCanada says F-35 fighter deal remains under reviewOttawa is considering alternatives to part of its planned 88-aircraft fleet amid strains with WashingtonApril 29, 2026Read more
DefenseRTX secures $3.8 billion F135 engine contract for F-35 Lots 18 and 19 Deal covers production for U.S. forces and international customers, with deliveries through 2028March 31, 2026Read more