Spain abandons the F-35 and injects €10 billion into European industry
Spain abandons the American F-35 in favor of the SCAF and Eurofighter, adopting a strategy of European military sovereignty. On August 6, 2025, Spain officially […]
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Belgium reviews its involvement in the FCAS following criticism from Dassault
Belgian Minister Theo Francken launches a review of Belgium’s role in the FCAS following criticism from Éric Trappier regarding the purchase of F-35A aircraft. Dassault […]
Flying the F-35: Training, Helmet, and Pilot Interface
Discover the F-35 pilot experience, helmet display, simulator training, and cockpit systems designed to enhance situational awareness. Flying the F-35 Lightning II involves a unique […]
F-35 bases to provide logistical support even to non-operators
European countries that do not have the F-35 want to host maintenance and repairs for the stealth fighter to strengthen NATO interoperability and resilience. At […]
Switzerland: parliamentary inquiry into the cost of the F-35s
The Swiss contract for 36 F-35 fighter jets is under review: the bill has risen by €1.3 billion, sparking a strategic and budgetary debate. A […]
Chinese military 6G: advanced jamming of the F-35
Technical analysis of the Chinese 6G system of June 18, 2025, designed to jam the radar and communications of the F-35 via false radar signals. […]
NATO acquires 700 F-35s to strengthen its air power
NATO, led by Mark Rutte, plans to purchase 700 F-35s from the United States to close its strategic air power gap. Since the announcement by […]
German F-35s Armed with Stealthy JSMs for Conventional and Naval Strikes
Germany is equipping its F-35As with stealthy JSMs, combining long-range strike capability, anti-ship functionality, and compatibility with the aircraft’s stealth profile. Germany is preparing to […]
Lockheed Martin wants to make the F-35 a piloted or unmanned stealth fighter
Lockheed Martin plans to integrate sixth-generation technologies into the F-35, including advanced stealth capabilities and an autonomous piloting option. Lockheed Martin plans to integrate sixth-generation […]
Houthi DIY missiles challenge US F-35s
The Houthis’ improvised infrared missiles threaten US stealth aircraft, revealing the limits of modern technology in the face of asymmetric tactics. Houthi forces in Yemen […]