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The threat of Iranian nuclear weapons has led Israel to make changes to its F-35s while Russian actions in Syria have acted as a catalyst for action in developing anti-jamming systems.

Turkey's TAI TF Kaan, a 5th-generation fighter jet prototype, completed its maiden flight, marking a milestone for the Turkish defense industry. Despite this achievement, the TF Kaan program faces significant challenges, and operational capability remains years away.

Singapore’s air force chief has confirmed plans to extend the life of the RSAF’s Apaches to beyond 2030, as well as revealing the next steps for future purchases of F-35s, replacements for its UAV fleet and updates to its ground-based air defence systems.

The F-35 Lighting II is a magnificent aircraft with unmatched capabilities. But to ensure that the fighter jet's impressive technology makes the difference in a potential future conflict, Lockheed Martin and the Pentagon need to sort out the production problems that trouble the F-35 program.

Researchers have developed a new type of plasma stealth device that could be a game-changer for military aircraft.

President Joe Biden met virtually on Monday with the chief executive of Lockheed Martin and other companies to spur forward a bill to boost semiconductor production in the United States.

Did China steal F-22 and F-35 designs to benefit its ongoing fighter efforts? The answer is unequivocally yes. But is that a reason to dismiss the threat posed by these aircraft and others to follow? No. 

The newly released 2022 budget includes €18 billion (U.S. $18.4 billion) in defense ministry spending, up from the €16.8 billion spent in 2021, which was in turn an increase from previous years.

This week, Pratt & Whitney announced the completion of a critical assessment on the Next-Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) with the Air Force as part of a complete design review for the engine of the NGAD. 

The Pentagon is reportedly considering a cut to next year’s order but international interest continues to rise.