Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
Boeing defeated Northrop in the competition to develop the $20 billion F/A-XX. The first production aircraft are expected in the 2030s.
Poland is allocating 4. 8% of GDP to defense and developing its own weapons production. Spending could push the deficit to 7.1% of GDP.
The number of Belgian F-35As has risen to 7. The country plans to transfer 53 F-16s to Ukraine, with the first of them potentially arriving in 2026.
London has agreed to provide military support to Saudi Arabia and refuel its aircraft in the air. The operation will last several weeks.
A shipment of F-35 parts bound from Australia to the US was diverted to Hong Kong. The Pentagon confirmed that the components had gone missing and launched an investigation.
The U. S. State Department has approved the potential sale to Saudi Arabia of 48 F-35s and related equipment for $24.3 billion. The deal is intended to strengthen the security of the ally.
Germany wants to produce American PAC-3 and Tomahawk missiles in Europe under license. The US and Germany will discuss the agreement and defense cooperation.
King Harald V of Norway, who died at the age of 89, was buried. Zelenskyy and representatives of the world’s monarchies attended the ceremony in Oslo.
The United States may carry out limited strikes on Iranian positions near the Strait of Hormuz. The goal is to deter attacks on vessels and aircraft.
Berlin has postponed indefinitely the procurement of up to 75 JASSM-ER missiles with a range of approximately 900 km. The decision was linked to shifting priorities following Russia’s invasion.
The alliance deployed up to 50 aircraft on the eastern flank, including F-35s, AWACS and electronic warfare aircraft. Poland is strengthening its monitoring of Russia's activity.
Poland held the largest military parade in its history in Warsaw, featuring more than 2,000 military personnel and 300 pieces of equipment. Prime Minister Tusk said that the country must be strong in order to avoid war.
Valerii Zaluzhnyi reported that Russia has found countermeasures against nearly all types of NATO weaponry used by Ukraine. He called on the Alliance to adopt new standards of warfare.
The Pentagon removed 25-year-old weapons testing reports from public access due to the threat of AI using the data. Senator Warren criticized the decision, citing risks to the safety of military personnel and the use of budget funds.
F-35B fighter crashes at MCAS Miramar in San Diego. The pilot ejected and was hospitalized in stable condition.
US President Donald Trump said he will not allow anyone to tell him what to sell, responding to a question about the possible sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. He called President Erdogan a friend and ally, despite objections from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Greece approved the purchase of an Israeli air defense system worth up to 3. 5 billion euros. The acquisition of C-390 aircraft, drones, and submarines has also been approved.
The US is strengthening military aviation in the Middle East due to the escalation with Iran, deploying fighter jets from Europe. Trump is considering options for action, including seizing the Iranian hub, but diplomacy remains open.
Ukraine and European partners have founded the Anti-Ballistic Coalition, which is launching the creation of a joint anti-ballistic system FREYJA. Well-known European defense companies are joining the project launch.
Pete Hegseth canceled a planned visit to Israel, where he was to meet with Netanyahu. The cancellation came amid US strikes on Iran and Iranian attacks on tankers.
The NATO Secretary General confirmed the US commitment to the principles of collective defense. Washington is proving its readiness to defend allies through participation in joint exercises.
Kuwait suspended air traffic due to Iran's shelling of US military facilities. The IRGC announced the launch of 12 ballistic missiles at airbases in the region.
Due to disagreements between Dassault and Airbus, Berlin has halted the FCAS program. Countries are now considering purchasing F-35s or joining other projects.
Washington attacked Iranian facilities in response to the destruction of an Apache helicopter. Tehran claimed missile strikes on US bases in Jordan and Kuwait.
An Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz; two crew members were rescued. This is the first loss of an Apache in the conflict, and the causes are currently being investigated.
The US will reduce its number of aircraft and fleet within NATO force planning. European countries must urgently fill these military gaps on their own.
Poland has received its first three F-35 fighter jets from the US. These are the first fifth-generation aircraft on NATO's eastern flank for threat detection.
The US has for the first time showcased the new AIM-260 JATM missile, designed to replace the AIM-120. Its transfer to Ukraine is unlikely due to technical restrictions and the production schedule.
Belgium may transfer 53 F-16 aircraft to Ukraine instead of the previously announced 30. The delivery schedule is set through 2029 and depends on the receipt of F-35s.
Israel has approved the purchase of new F-35 and F-15IA fighter squadrons worth tens of billions of shekels. The strengthening of the air force is linked to the confrontation with Iran.