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?


Pentagon slashes in half its request for Air Force F-35s, Bloomberg News reports

Poland has also postponed the purchase of 32 more US Lockheed Martin S-70i Black Hawk helicopters for its army.

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

Inside the courtroom: Experts weigh in on Al-Haq’s legal battle with UK government - interview

The 'Post' spoke to two lawyers with knowledge of the F-35 exports case to explain the impacts inside and outside the courtroom.

 Israel at War - Illustrative image of an Israeli F-35 fighter jet.

Palestinian rights group takes UK gov't to court over sale of F-35 parts to Israel

The case was brought by Al-Haq, a Palestinian human rights group, which argues that the UK government is in breach of the law by continuing to participate in the F-35 program.

 IDF F35 aircraft.

Component in F-35 stealth fighter jets creates safety issue in aircraft

F lights on the aircrafts were approved after the component was inspected and a series of tests were performed.

 Israel at War - Illustrative image of an Israeli F-35 fighter jet.

F-35 fighter jet crashes at Alaska Air Force base during pilot training

The F-35 Lightning II aircraft crashed at 12:49 p.m. Alaskan time into the fence line of the base.

 F-35 fighter jet.

Hinter den Kulissen von Israels Angriff: Über 100 Flugzeuge und 2.000 km Distanz in den Iran

Die IDF bestätigte, die Operation habe sich ausschließlich auf militärische Ziele konzentriert und Atom- und Ölanlagen seien gemieden worden, um eine weitere Eskalation des Konflikts zu vermeiden.

 Eine F-35 Adir des 140. Geschwaders nimmt an einer Flugshow der israelischen Luftwaffe anlässlich der Abschlussfeier für Absolventen der IAF-Flugakademie teil, auf dem Luftwaffenstützpunkt Hatzerim in der Negev-Wüste, 29. Juni 2023.

Elon Musk kritisiert die F-35 als „Alleskönner, der nichts richtig kann“ fordert Drohnenkriegfokus

Die F-35 ist ein Schlüssel der Luftdoktrin der israelischen Streitkräfte.

 Elon Musk and an F-35 (illustrative).

Israelische Angriff an Iran: Über 100 Flugzeuge und eine 2.000 km lange Reise in den Iran

Die IDF bestätigten, dass sich die Operation ausschließlich auf militärische Ziele konzentrierte und Atom- und Ölanlagen mied, um eine Eskalation des Konflikts zu verhindern. 

 An F-35 Adir from the 140th squadron takes part in an Israeli air force air show during the graduation ceremony for soldiers who have completed the IAF Flight Course, at the Hatzerim Air Base in the Negev desert, June 29, 2023.

Elon Musk pans F-35 as 'obsolete master of none,' calls for refocusing on drone warfare

The F-35 is a key element of the IDF's air doctrine and was rumored to have been a key part of Israeli strikes on Iran in October.

 Elon Musk and an F-35 (illustrative).

Sara Netanyahu demanded to have F-35 jets accompany PM's plane - report

The drone launch toward Netanyahu’s home in Caesarea in mid-October again raised the alert level around Netanyahu. Consequently, security was increased around the prime minister, and his family. 

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and wife Sara participate in a meeting of the Bible study group at his official residence in Jerusalem in 2012.