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 Jul
Norway is the first country to receive all its intended F-35s, although the details make that accomplishment more complicated.
AviationNews – BAE Systems has revealed comprehensive updates detailing how it will maintain, upgrade, and significantly scale the advanced electronic warfare (EW) capabilities of the...
TheH-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters Program Office (PMA-261) welcomed a new program manager during a Change of Command ceremony on June 17 at Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland. Major General David C. Walsh, Deputy Portfolio Acquisition Executive (Aviation), Marine Corps Aviation, served as Officiating Officer. Lieutenant General Gregory L. Masiello, Program Executive Officer, F-35
Aviation 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
Stealth systems are at the heart of the aircraft's tactical edge.
How the F-16’s APG-83 radar uses 95% F-35 software to deliver near–5th gen sensing on a 1976 fighter jet.
The prospect of F-35 jets flying for Turkey has raised eyebrows and concerns.
US President Donald Trump said he will lift sanctions on Turkey and make a decision on selling the…
AeroTime•Stephen Pope7 Jul
The sanctions were imposed in 2020 over the country's purchase of Russian defense missiles.
Two F-35 fighters from the Royal Navy’s HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier have been scrambled to intercept…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux6 Jul
Lockheed Martin Australia has started construction of a new A$85.9m ($59.3m) National Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) Ecosystem at Williamtown in the Hunter region.
The F-22 is a highly capable aircraft, however the F-35 has begun to leave it behind in several critical areas.
Canada's decision to purchase the GlobalEye points to an upcoming Gripen purchase and parallel Gripen/F-35 fighter jet fleets.
A closer look at the status of the controversial procurement program.
Brig. Gen. David Berkland discusses training philosophy, interoperability, simulation, and the continuing evolution of the F-35 mission. The 2026 Luke Days airshow packed the ramp with an impressive lineup of aircraft and drew massive crowds, however, the real highlight was getting an inside look at the 56th Fighter Wing. Spending time on the base offered […]
The Aviationist•Howard German28 Jun
The unique career option for Australia's veterans.
Why the US Air Force faces a 2030 fighter shortfall, and how F-35 cuts, A-10 retirements, and F-15EX buys shape the outcome.
One of the biggest investments any defense department can make is in improving its air capabilities. The F-35…
AeroTime•Rosita Mickeviciute24 Jun