Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
The Pentagon plans record spending on the navy, air force, and the Iron Dome system. The budget includes the purchase of 85 F-35 fighters and the development of AI.
Belgium and Norway are delaying the transfer of 36 fighter jets due to problems with F-35s and aircraft repairs. Currently, Ukraine has received only a portion of the aircraft from Denmark and the Netherlands.
The US used quantum magnetometry to detect the pilot's heartbeat in Iran. The Ghost Murmur system was developed by Lockheed's Skunk Works division.
The US Air Force lost F-15 and A-10 aircraft due to Iranian fire, with the fate of one pilot remaining unknown. The total number of lost aircraft has reached seven units.
The Trump administration has requested $1. 5 trillion for aircraft and submarine procurement. The plan includes a missile defense system and mass production of missiles.
Iranian media reported the downing of a US aircraft and offered a reward for the pilots. Photo analysis indicates the loss of an F-15, official Washington remains silent for now.
American fifth-generation F-35A fighters have arrived at Misawa Air Base. The new aircraft will replace outdated platforms and strengthen the region's joint defense.
Over 3,500 troops and an amphibious assault ship with F-35 fighters have arrived in the region due to the conflict with Iran. US strike aircraft are also involved.
A drone attacked a Kuwaiti oil refinery for the second time, leading to the shutdown of part of the enterprise. Firefighters are extinguishing the fire, there are no casualties.
The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group with 2,500 Marines and F-35 fighters has departed for the Middle East. In total, about 8,000 troops will arrive in the conflict zone.
A US F-35 aircraft made an emergency landing after being hit by Iranian fire during a mission. The pilot is in stable condition, and an investigation is underway.
Defense Minister Pete Hegseth deploys additional forces to counter Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. The military is preparing operations to neutralize missile threats.
The delivery of the aircraft will begin after the Belgian fleet is updated with F-35s. Ukraine may not receive the last aircraft before 2029 due to delays.
The vessel's readiness period has been reduced to five days due to a possible operation against Iran. The crew has been warned of deployment to protect interests in the region.
The Pentagon has requested $12 billion from Congress by 2031 for the F-35. The funds are needed for spare parts due to the intensive use of the fighter jets in the war with Iran.
Israel reported that an Iranian Air Force Russian Yak-130 was shot down by an F-35 fighter jet over Tehran. The IDF dropped 5,000 munitions on Iran, destroying the air defense of Mehrabad Airport.
Great Britain appealed to Ukraine with a request to help partners from the Persian Gulf in shooting down Iranian drones. President Zelensky agreed, and expert Andriy Kramarov noted that Ukraine can provide methodology and instructors, but not combat crews.
The US Department of Justice has charged former Air Force instructor Gerald Eddy Brown Jr. He is suspected of cooperating with the Chinese armed forces and training Chinese army pilots.
The Trump administration is threatening European countries with retaliatory measures if the EU prioritizes domestic arms manufacturers. The Pentagon warned that restricting access for American arms manufacturers to the European market would provoke a reaction.
On February 19, the US and Canada intercepted five Russian aircraft near Alaska. They remained in international airspace, not entering sovereign US or Canadian airspace.
UNN tells about the uniqueness of American aircraft, how much the machines cost, and what made them popular.
The Swedish company Saab is building a portfolio of potential orders for over 300 JAS 39 Gripen E/F fighters. Ukraine could order up to 150 aircraft, and Canada – 72, with the possibility of localizing production.
In the Arabian Sea, the US military shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone that aggressively approached the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. The drone was maneuvering towards the ship 500 miles off the coast of Iran.
The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group and F-35 fighters have arrived in the Middle East. The US is deploying additional air defense assets to protect allies and American troops.
A Pentagon report revealed that US military bases are defenseless against drones due to legislative confusion. This creates legal paradoxes and makes timely response to threats impossible.
Lockheed Martin delivered a record 191 F-35 fighter jets last year, but almost half of them were supposed to be delivered two years ago. The delays are due to software issues and system modernization.
The United States and Norway have begun deploying troops for the "Cold Response 26" exercise in the High North. Approximately 3,000 U.S. Marines are arriving in January to train in extreme winter conditions before the active phase of the maneuvers in March 2026.
Two Danish F-35 fighter jets and a French MRTT tanker aircraft conducted joint exercises in southeastern Greenland. The mission was to practice aerial refueling and flights in Arctic conditions.
US President Donald Trump has announced his intention to accelerate arms production for allies to shorten the multi-year delivery times for aircraft and helicopters. He plans to strictly control defense companies to avoid delays in the supply of military equipment.
Turkish President Erdogan insists on the country's reintegration into the F-35 program, which he discussed with Donald Trump. Ankara seeks to obtain the aircraft for which it has already paid part of the funds, but Israel opposes it due to the use of unique technologies in the aircraft.