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The US State Department has approved the sale of AARGM-ER anti-radar missiles to the Netherlands for use with fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II fighters. According to the information published on the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) website, the deal is worth approximately $700 million. Under this contract, the Netherlands will receive 265 AARGM-ER missiles, as well […]
The American company Lockheed Martin has produced the thousandth F-35 Lightning II, which has become the most mass-produced fifth-generation fighter jet in the world. This was reported by The War Zone. Journalists of the publication asked Lockheed Martin representatives about the status of F-35 deliveries, including the 1000th aircraft. “F-35 production continues, and many units […]
Israel continues to fight Hamas and repel missile attacks from the Houthis in Yemen. The Defense Ministry showed how one of the missiles was shot down by an F-35 Lightning II fighter jet. The video was recorded on November 2, 2023. The video shows a fifth-generation fighter jet intercepting a cruise missile flying toward Israel. […]
American fifth-generation fighters are no longer in the Middle East. This was stated by the head of the US Air Force Central Command, Lieutenant General Alex Grynkewich. What is known In recent weeks, Russian planes have stopped provoking U.S. pilots and drones in the skies over Syria, although their behavior was still characterized as unprofessional. […]
The program for the fifth generation F-35 Lightning II fighter jet has risen in price again. This is stated in the report of the US Department of Defense. Over the year, the cost of the F-35 Lightning II program increased by $26 billion and now stands at $438 billion. Due to the constant growth, the […]
A few days ago, an F-35 Lightning II squadron arrived in the Middle East. Despite the presence of fifth-generation fighters, Russian aircraft continue to pursue and provoke American MQ-9 Reaper drones. What is known The arrival of the F-22 Raptor in the Middle East in June was associated with aggressive flights by Russian aircraft, but […]
Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace is investing several tens of millions of dollars in the construction of a service center for the fifth generation F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, according to their official website. What is known The facility will operate as part of the Royal Norwegian Air Force. Approximately $46 million will be invested in […]
Pratt & Whitney is in the final stage of the preliminary design review (PDR) of the F135 engine upgrade for the fifth generation F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft. The company plans to start the detailed design phase of the Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) program in the early stages of next year. Pratt & Whitney is […]
Pilots of F-35 Lightning II and Eurofighter Typhoon fighters of the Royal Air Force of Great Britain (RAF) were able to set a record for the number of launched AIM-132 ASRAAM missiles. The record was set as part of exercises in September 2022, which took place at the Hebridean Air Weapons Ranges. Over the course […]