After years of declining unit costs, the Pentagon projects higher real prices for all three F-35 variants while Block 4, engine and power upgrades add billions to the program
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier29 Aug
Hurricane Michael destroyed Tyndall AFB in 2018. The Air Force is spending $5 billion to rebuild it as a 78-jet F-35 hub.
The F-22 excels in raw agility, while the F-35 favors a different approach. Here's why they handle so differently.
A US Marine took control of a Kratos Valkyrie drone beyond line of sight as it flew an…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau19 Aug
Several modern fighter jets can exceed Mach 2 at altitude, although the most advanced, like F-35 and J-35, sometimes max out below that.
Multiple unidentified drones repeatedly entered restricted airspace around one of Australia’s most sensitive military air bases recently, raising questions…
AeroTime•Stephen Pope11 Aug
A closer look at some of the leading F-35 armadas around the world.
The roller-coaster procurement series of Skunks Works' stealth marvel.
How the RAF and Italy prove the F-35 and Eurofighter Typhoon are rivals on paper but partners in 2026’s networked battlespace.
The incident heightens regional tensions, potentially affecting geopolitical stability and market perceptions of security in the Middle East.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez30 Jul
Exploring the technology and security issues of F-35 upkeep.
The F-35 generally doesn't use its afterburners during combat or for sustained missions, but it is able to engage afterburners if needed.
The US is deploying additional F-16 and F-35 jets to Jordan amid escalating Iran tensions. Here's why crypto markets should be watching closely.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team19 Jul
Mixed messaging on the UK's F-35 fleet continues as senior defence officials claim an "expanding" fleet while admitting lack of new planes.
The Air Force is increasing its F-15EX purchase in part to aid the F-35, even as it awards contracts for CCA off-board platforms for the F-35.
KLM and the Dutch Ministry of Defence have expanded their strategic partnership one year after signing a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening the Netherlands’ resilience through closer civil-military cooperation. A key development is the deployment of six KLM pilots as reservists with the Royal Netherlands Air Force, where they will fly the F-35 while […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban15 JulAviation News – The United Kingdom faces a massive multi-year gap in its military aircraft procurement as no new F-35 fighter jets will be delivered...
The Joint Strike Missile will equip Canada’s F-35 fleet, giving it the ability to carry internally stand-off weapons. Canada has chosen Kongsberg’s Joint Strike Missile (JSM) as its new air-to-surface standoff weapon. The $564 million award, according to a Jul. 8, 2026 press release from the Norwegian company, makes Canada the sixth operator of the […]
The Aviationist•Parth Satam11 Jul
How the F-16’s APG-83 radar uses 95% F-35 software to deliver near–5th gen sensing on a 1976 fighter jet.
Israel's opposition to Turkey's F-35 acquisition highlights escalating regional tensions and potential shifts in Middle Eastern power dynamics.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez8 Jul