F-22 Banned from Export, F-35 Sold Everywhere: The American Logic
Since 1998, Congress has banned any sale of the F-22 Raptor, even to Japan. Meanwhile, the F-35 boasts around twenty global customers. Why such a […]
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F-35 Parts Fall into Chinese Hands in Hong Kong
A canopy and weapons bay door from an F-35 were misrouted to Hong Kong. Washington is investigating potential risks to American stealth technology. In Summary […]
NATO: Fleet Modernization Under Pressure from the F-35
Canada, Spain, and Italy are modernizing fighters and tankers as the F-35 centralizes NATO orders and highlights its industrial constraints. In Summary The modernization of […]
The F-35 Is Becoming the Air Standard of NATO’s Northern Flank
From Denmark to Canada, the F-35 is structuring NATO’s northern air defense, at the cost of growing American dependence and expensive MRO. Executive Summary The […]
Polish F-35 offers Italy decisive technological learning
The first Polish F-35A assembled in Cameri made its maiden flight on July 22, 2026. This represents an Italian industrial success, albeit without a full […]
First F-35A Husarz Jets Arrive in Poland
The arrival of F-35As in Poland strengthens NATO’s eastern flank while exposing the financial and technical strains of the American program. In Summary Poland officially […]
The F-35 Faces a Availability Crisis Worrying Allies
The 2026 GAO report reveals a critical availability status for the F-35. An industrial, military, and commercial alert for Lockheed Martin. In Summary The latest […]
After FCAS, Germany Seeks Its Air Combat Path
Following the failure of FCAS, Berlin is looking for an alternative between GCAP, the F-35, drones, and limited cooperation with France. In Summary The end […]
Why the F-22 Would Beat the F-35 in a Dogfight, but Not in Every War
A technical look at whether the F-22 can defeat the F-35 in a dogfight, and why BVR combat, stealth and sensor fusion change the answer. […]
Is the Canadian F-35 too expensive for what it’s actually supposed to do?
The F-35 is not considered essential to NORAD by its commander. In Ottawa, the debate over the 88 aircraft raises a simple question: Does Canada […]