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?


Behind the scenes of Israeli attack: Over 100 aircraft and a 2,000 km journey to Iran

The IDF confirmed the operation focused strictly on military targets, steering clear of nuclear and oil facilities to prevent wider conflict escalation.

 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.

UAE does not plan to re-open F-35 fighter jet talks with US, UAE official says

UAE official: "Technical requirements, sovereign operational restrictions, and cost/benefit analysis led to the reassessment at that time, and those considerations underpin our ongoing position."

 F-35 fighter jet.

Pentagon withholds $5 m. per F-35 jet as deliveries resume

F-35 deliveries resume, but $5 m. per jet is withheld until the TR-3 upgrade is complete, ensuring enhanced combat capabilities.

 F-35 fighter jet.

Anti-Israel activists ram van into gate of UK factory, vandalize premises

In a predawn attack on the Wirral Teledyne factory, activists rammed the gates to allow activists to infiltrate the grounds.

Police attend to an incident on London Bridge in London, Britain, June 3, 2017

Finance Minister Smotrich accused of compromising Israel's security for populist reasons

The acquisition of the squadrons is critical to maintaining the superiority of the IDF in the region and against the arms race of both Iran and Hezbollah in the north.

 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Lockheed wins US missile defense contract worth $17 billion

The interceptor program is aimed at defeating current ballistic missile threats and future technological advances from countries including North Korea and Iran.

  F-35's arrive in Israel after being purchased from Lockheed Martin, November 13, 2022

Religious American IAF reservist keeps Israel's F-35 jets in the air - interview

“There's no doubt in my mind about Israel’s victory," Lauren Friedman told the Jerusalem Post.

 Lauren Friedman works on one of the IAF's F-35 fighter jets.

Marine corps pilot: Ma'am, I'm not sure where the airplane is

After an F-35 pilot ejected over a residential street strange stories of the aftermath began emerging.

 A formation of US Air Force F-35 Lightning II fighter jets perform aerial maneuvers during as part of a combat power exercise over Utah Test and Training Range, Utah, US, November 19, 2018.

US finds debris from fighter jet one day after crash

According to US reports, a "mishap" caused an unnamed Marine Corps pilot to abandon his aircraft over the southeastern state. 

 A US Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 34th Fighter Squadron receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender aircraft over Poland, February 24, 2022.

US hopes F-35s, ships will deter Iran in Gulf region as Iran threats grow - analysis

The US has sent the amphibious warship USS Bataan to the region as well as part of the force deployment necessary to deter Iran.

 AN F-35 jet.