The “Black Knights” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 have become the first F-35C squadron of the United States Marine Corps to declare full operational capability, with the 1… Continue reading "First US Marine Corps F-35C Squadron Declares Full Operational Capability"
Swiss Defense Minister Viola Amherd announced today that Switzerland’s Federal Council has selected Lockheed Martin’s F-35A Lightning II as the country’s next fighter aircraft as part of the Air 2030… Continue reading "Swiss Federal Council Selects F-35A For Next Swiss Fighter"
The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence announced today that F-35Bs of the Royal Air Force’s 617 Squadron have flown operational missions as part of Operation Shader, the UK’s campaign against… Continue reading "Queen Elizabeth Carrier Strike Group F-35s Conduct First Combat Missions"
The CEO of Russian armaments manufacturer Almaz-Antey, Yan Novikov, has stated that Nebo-M radar systems can detect F-35 and F-22 fighter jets. “Nebo-M radar can threaten low visibility technologies,” Almaz-Antey… Continue reading "The Russia’s Nebo-M Radar Claimed to be Capable of Tracking F-22s & F-35s"
The United Kingdom, along with its NATO allies, has reiterated its commitment to defeating ISIS and enhancing regional stability. The UK’s contribution to the Global Coalition against ISIS is Operation… Continue reading "The UK Announces That F-35Bs Will Take Part in Operation Shader Against ISIS."
Italian Air Force F-35 Lightning II landed at Ämari airbase, in Estonia, on 30 April to take over the security of Baltic airspace. This will be the first time the… Continue reading "Italian Air Force Dispatches Four F-35A Stealth Fighters to Estonia"
In recent weeks elements of the US Democratic Party have voiced their dissatisfaction with the rising costs of the purchase and maintenance of the F-35 fifth generation multi-role jet. Influential… Continue reading "Congress May Cut F-35 Purchase Due To High Costs"
Japanese media is reporting that the government of Japan has decided to base the F-35Bs ordered by the Japan Air Self-Defence Force at Nyutabaru Air Base, in Miyazaki Prefecture on… Continue reading "Nyutabaru Air Base To Host JASDF “Trump Card” F-35Bs"
Following what seems to have become a global trend in security, Australian Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld revealed in an interview that an Australian space command is being planned. According to… Continue reading "Australia Plans Space Command; Defends F-35"
The ITS Cavour docked at Naval Station Norfolk on March 27 following the successful completion of its F-35B sea trials, four weeks after the Italian Navy’s flagship departed the base… Continue reading "ITS Cavour Receives F-35B Flight Clearance Recommendation"