On July 17, 2019, the United States kicked Turkey out of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program, five days after President ...

Could a rumored S-400 transfer unlock F-35 sales for Turkey? See why this diplomatic puzzle is about much more than just ...

The F-35's program chief told senators Tuesday that the fighter's readiness has fallen to the lowest level on record and its modernization is years behind schedule, conceding the program is straining ...

Turkey’s F-35 struggle is not just about aircraft; it is about trust, intelligence, and the future of a NATO alliance.

A couple of NATO allies are exploring alternatives to the F-35 stealth fighter. A handful of countries that operate the aircraft told BI that they are still committed to the jet. Analysts said there ...

With US defense spending set to exceed $1T in 2026, few programs reflect that scale better than Lockheed Martin's F-35 ...

Gen. Ken Wilsbach, the Air Force chief of staff, sits down with Breaking Defense to talk lessons from Iran and the F-35's ...

Congress passed a law in 2020 barring Turkey from the F-35 program so long as it relies on Russian air defense technology.

The F-35 program is delaying some of its planned Block 4 upgrades as it focuses on delivering capabilities as early as 2031. (A1C Eli Rose/Air Force) The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program is scaling ...

Spain’s decision not to adopt the F-35 Lightning II fighter could widen its rift with the United States. NATO member Spain announced on Wednesday that it would buy European instead of American fighter ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. The Trump administration stirred up some turbulence for the F-35 stealth fighter program, but even ...