Aviation News – Canada’s new flagship fighter jet, the F-35A, officially took to the air for its inaugural flight on 23 September 2026, marking a critical milestone in modernizing the nation's air defense capabilities. The debut flight signifies a major leap forward in replacing the Royal Canadian Air Force’s aging fleet with next-generation stealth technology. ​The aircraft, designated msn AR-1, made its maiden flight around noon from the Lockheed Martin production facilities in Fort Worth, Texas.

Eines der stärksten Kampfflugzeugtriebwerke der Welt wurde in Deutschlands erste F-35 eingesetzt. Bis zur Auslieferung ist es für den Stealthjet nicht mehr weit.

La Grande-Bretagne, le Japon et l'Italie développent le chasseur Tempest pour des frappes à longue portée contre la Russie

A US F-35 is hit by confirmed Iranian fire over central Iran , the first confirmed hit on the $100mn stealth jet since it entered service in 2015.

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 until the early 2030s. This prolonged delay severely impacts the nation's frontline fleet and stalls critical NATO nuclear-sharing capabilities during a period of heightened global tension. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the revised timeline in a…

Trump’s unveiling of the F-47 fighter sparks global skepticism, with China, Russia, and Iran mocking its design, cost, and political timing.

Aviation News – Switzerland’s ambitious plan to modernize its air force is hitting turbulence as rising costs may force the government to slash its order of Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets. The Swiss Federal Council recently requested nearly 400 million CHF in additional funding to cover a significant budget gap in the multi-billion dollar procurement program. The financial strain became evident in March 2026 when the Swiss Federal Council officially moved to secure an extra 394 million CHF (€430 million).

Key takeaways In een streven naar grotere zelfredzaamheid op het gebied van defensieproductie werkt Israël aan de ontwikkeling van een onbemand gevechtsvliegtuig dat de geavanceerde capaciteiten van de Amerikaanse F-35-stealthjet evenaart. Een hooggeplaatste functionaris, die door het vertrouwelijke karakter van het project anoniem wil blijven, gaf bij Bloomberg aan dat deze stap deel uitmaakt van […]

Tokyo seeks to expand Global Combat Air Programme partnership amid rising costs and regional security goals

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Longtime Slashdot reader hackingbear writes: The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has demonstrated its ability to launch and recover aircraft from its first electromagnetic catapult-equipped...

En parallèle, malgré quelques indices photographiques et la promotion commerciale du Su-57E, aucune annonce officielle d’ampleur comparable ne mentionne des

The F-35 faces global rejection! 🚨 High costs, tech failures & security risks force Canada, Portugal & others to reconsider. Is it a $1.7T disaster?

Tokyo seeks to expand Global Combat Air Programme partnership amid rising costs and regional security goals

India's AMCA Stealth Jet: Desi Game Changer After Operation Sindoor! India's AMCA Stealth Jet: Desi Game Changer After Operation Sindoor! India's bold move! 🇮🇳 AMCA, the indigenous 5th-gen stealth fighter jet, gets green light post Operation Sindoor. Witness the biggest defence deal ever, as India counters China's J-20 and Pakistan's air power. #AMCA #StealthJet #OperationSindoor #IndiaDefence #5thGenFighter #MakeInIndia #IAF #DesiPower #MilitaryUpgrade #NextGenAircraft #IndigenousJet #DefenseDeal…

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Trump’s unveiling of the F-47 fighter sparks global skepticism, with China, Russia, and Iran mocking its design, cost, and political timing.