Fighter jets
US planning to send additional F-16, F-35 fighter jets to Middle East - report
According to a CNN report citing a US official, the fighter jets and more aerial refueling aircraft will be relocated from bases in Europe.
US expected to send six F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, lift bans, following NATO summit - report
IDF scrambles fighter jets after losing contact with commercial plane on its way to Israel
US approves potential $250 million fighter jet sale with Australia, says no impact on readiness
F-22s pulled from Super Bowl flyover after reassignment for operational missions
While it is unclear if they are needed for a possible American attack on Iran, this type of aircraft participated in the US's Operation Midnight Hammer in June of last year.
Turkey, Saudi Arabia looking to cooperate on new '5th-generation' warplane - report
The Turkish "Kaan" 5th-generation fighter jet is currently under development, with President Erdogan seeking joint defense cooperation with Saudi Arabia.
Three new F-35 jets arrive in Israel, air force fleet grows to 48 aircraft
These three aircraft are part of a long-standing deal spread over a period of years to raise Israel's fleet from 25 to 50 F-35s.
Pakistan, Saudi in talks on JF-17 jets-for-loans deal, sources say
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are in talks to convert about 2 billion dollars in loans into a JF-17 fighter jet deal, sources said. Pakistan and Bangladesh are also discussing a deal.
Pentagon announces $8.6 billion Boeing contract for Israel's F-15IA Program
The contract will provide funding for “design, integration, instrumentation, test, production, and delivery of 25 new F-15IA aircraft for the Israeli Air Force,” according to the Pentagon.
Russia strikes Ukraine, causing power, heat failures, forces temporary closure of Polish airports
Russia attacked Ukraine with nearly 500 drones and 40 missiles overnight, leaving thousands without power and heat.
Pentagon watchdog criticizes Lockheed Martin for US F-35 maintenance failures - Bloomberg
Known as the most sophisticated stealth fighter jet in the world, the F-35 US fleet could only fly for half of the expected time due to poor maintenance.
Russia claims S-500 can counter F-35s, but sources say system not ready
Defense sources told the Jerusalem Post they doubt Russia’s claims that its S-500 air defense system can defeat F-35 stealth jets.
Israeli's defense technology playing a key role in Greece's military modernization - analysis
The military modernization is Athens’ most ambitious defense overhaul in modern history, designed to transform the Hellenic Armed Forces into one of Europe’s most technologically advanced militaries.
US bombers join Japanese jets in show of force after China–Russia drills, Tokyo says
In response to China and Russia's military moves, US bombers join Japan's fighter jets in a display of strength.
