F-35

US approves potential $250 million fighter jet sale with Australia, says no impact on readiness

"It is vital to the US national interest to assist our ally in developing and maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability," the statement said.

Carrier Air Wing 1 conducts routine flight operations from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, February 1, 2025; illustrative.
US President Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shake hands as they pose for a photo at a world leaders' summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, October 13, 2025

Trump hints at plan to help modernize Turkey's airforce, reviewing giving Erdogan F-35 fighter jets

An F-35 pilot prepares for take off from the Vermont Air National Guard Base with the flag of the United States, in South Burlington, Vermont, US, May 22, 2020

US reviewing F-35 fighter jets sale to Turkey as Trump pushes $700 million jet engine deal

An IAF F-35 participates in Operation Roaring Lion, March 5, 2026.

As US F-35 stealth fighters are struggling, do Israel's remain combat-ready?


Israel's strategic edge: Mastering the new integrated battlefield

As the world re-arms, Israel's unique edge is its proven mastery of the modern integrated battlefield, fusing traditional military power with new technologies

(Illustrative) Israel Mossad agent working on laptop, analyzing aerial reconnaissance.

Israel Air Force, security officials track F-35 sales as regional powers eye stealth jet

Meanwhile, the Defense Ministry is closely monitoring the F-47 fighter jet project, a sixth-generation aircraft.

 IDF releases footage of the approximately 20 Israel Air Force fighter jets that took part in striking Houthi sites in Yemen, July 7, 2025.

Turkey's Eurofighter jet deal 'a headache' for Israel, Israeli official tells 'Post'

While they may not match the stealth and sensor fusion of Israel’s F-35s, their deployment would still significantly improve Turkey’s operational flexibility and regional deterrence.

A German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon jet during an air display at the 55th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 18, 2025.

New UK stealth fighter's size improves ability to strike Russia if war breaks out - report

The Tempest will be approximately 19 meters in length. By comparison, the Eurofighter Typhoon, which the Tempest will replace, is 15.96 meters long, and the US's F-35B is 15.6 meters long.

 Conceptual art of the Tempest fighter jet.

Katz flying to DC to meet with Hegseth on Iran, weapons

Katz is scheduled to meet with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to discuss Iran and various other weaponry and strategic security issues.

 DEFENSE MINISTER Israel Katz appears at a committee meeting in the Knesset on Tuesday.

Despite denials, Australia sending F-35 parts to Israel - report

The Australian government has been repeating that it will not send spare parts for F-35 fighter jets, but a new report claims they have been secretly sending them.

An IAF F-35 plane at the bi-annual Blue Flag drill a massive exercise with pilots from the United States, Greece, Germany and Italy

German defense ministry denies reports alleging it has plans to buy add'l 15 F-35 fighter jets

Germany plans to buy an additional 15 US-made F35s to add to their fleet amid tensions between them and France regarding the joint Franco-German fighter jet FCAS partnership.

 French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz, at a hotel prior to an E3 meeting on the sidelines of the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, June 24, 2025

Erdogan pushes for F-35 deal with US in bid to strengthen Turkey's Air Force, expert says

"If they succeed in strengthening their air force, this will mark a drastic shift in the region, directly impacting Israel as well as Israel's allies like Cyprus and Greece," said Dr. Remi Daniel.

 PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP has said of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a man who personally and systematically dismantled a functioning democracy, ‘I happen to like him’ and ‘I have great relations’ with him. This was said hardly 30 days after Erdogan, threated by his main rival’s popularity, h

UK export of F-35 parts to Israel was lawful, London court rules

West Bank-based group Al-Haq had taken legal action against Britain's Department for Business and Trade over its decision to exempt F-35 parts when it suspended some arms export licenses last year.

 An F-35 plane stands on the tarmac at Nevatim Air Force Base.

Erdogan highlights progress in procurement of American F-35 fighter jets from Trump

Turkey was originally one of nine partner countries in the F-35 program; however, it was removed essentially for acquiring the Russian S-400 missile defense system.

 An US Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft assigned to Vermont Air National Guard?s 158th Fighter Wing flies next to a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing currently operating out of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, during flyovers over the Baltic Sea June 16, 2022.