Lockheed Martin F-35

The service has outlined a goal to add hundreds of fighters, but it stops short of addressing funding and capacity limits.

The Italian Air Force plans to create an international training facility for nations flying the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

In its report on the UK F-35 program—published Oct. 31—the lawmakers said the fleet “faces significant capability gaps.”

CEO's dismissal contrasts with the aggressive action taken by Howmet in the first quarter in reaction to President Donald Trump’s threatened levies.

An official new report lays out the U.S. Air Force plan to comply with minimum fighter force levels set by Congress fiscal 2030.

The U.S. Air Force plans to phase out older F-35s instead of upgrading them to the Block 4 standard.

The Pentagon is sending its newest aircraft carrier along with its embarked air wing and a group of support ships to the Caribbean.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Diversified supplier Hexcel sees growing demand for a wide variety of its defense products from customers in the U.S. and Europe.

The Netherlands has joined the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.

Berlin has formally placed an order for 20 additional Eurofighters for the German Air Force just days after securing budgetary approval for the buy.

Three F-35s arrived at the Florennes Air Base on Oct. 13, marking the type’s official incorporation into the Belgian Air Force.

Denmark will grow its Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter fleet to 43 aircraft following political agreements on a series of major defense procurements.

China has introduced new restrictions on the export of rare earths and related technologies, intensifying the pressure on U.S. military supply chains.

The U.S. Air Force could start forming new squadrons filled exclusively with Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) at bases yet to be determined, the nominee for chief of staff said on Oct. 9.

The Canadian government now is keeping options open for making a final decision on the fate of completing a plan to buy 88 Lockheed Martin F-35As.

Carrier operations are proceeding, but the UK’s Lockheed Martin F-35 program still faces major capability gaps.

U.S. Space Force Maj. Gen. Stephen Purdy made waves when he disclosed that he wants refuelable space situational awareness satellites.

The Pentagon has awarded Lockheed Martin the long-delayed F-35 Lot 18 production contract valued at $12.5 billion.

Vectis takes lessons from sixth-generation fighter and classified uncrewed aircraft systems work.

Canada’s accelerated defense spending increase will ease Canada’s continued effort to modernize its air forces and achieve greater interoperability with its NATO partners.

Asked by a reporter if he could revive Turkey’s canceled F-35 deal shortly, Trump replied: “I could do so easily if I want. We may do that."

Lom Praha, the Czech-state owned company responsible for military flight training, is to grow its fleet of Aero Vodochody L-39NG Skyfox jet trainers.

The U.S. Air Force's renewed look at the future of its aerial refueling fleet is again prioritizing stealthy, new build aircraft, if the service can afford it.

Chen Chuanren reports from HMS Prince of Wales, where Carrier Strike Group Commander Commodore James Blackmore spoke to the media following three months in the Pacific.