Marine F-35 pilots who switched over from the Harrier jump jet have had to unlearn almost everything they know
The first time a former Marine Harrier pilot brings an F-35 fighter jet in to land on the deck of an amphibious warship, skills honed by hundreds of hours in the old jet might work against them in the new Lightning II.
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France’s 47 Rafale F5s Will Carry Hypersonic Nuclear Missiles, Command Stealth Drones
France is preparing at least 47 Rafale F5 fighters to carry the ASN4G hypersonic nuclear missile, command stealth combat drones and penetrate advanced air defences by 2035.
Denmark to Expand F-35A Fleet to 43 Fighter Jets—Order Finalized
Denmark has completed the procurement process for 16 additional Lockheed Martin F-35A aircraft. This is according to a report from the U.S. Department of Defense.
Japan scrambled fighter jets for four consecutive days in response to Chinese reconnaissance aircraft
The Japan Self-Defense Forces Air Force scrambled fighter jets for four consecutive days in response to flights by Chinese reconnaissance aircraft near the southwestern islands in the East China Sea.
Report to Congress on U.S. Air Force Fighter Force Structure
Congress in Title 10, Section 9062, of the U.S. Code requires the U.S. Air Force to maintain a total primary mission aircraft inventory of not less than 1,145 fighter aircraft. Congress also has established a statutory requirement in Title 10, Section 9062a, of the U.S. Code for the service to submit annual reports on the fighter force structure.
Kazakhstan Eyes Su-57E as Russia and China Battle for Central Asia
Kazakhstan could receive Russian Su-57E fifth-generation fighters by approximately 2028, according to unconfirmed Kazakh and Russian reporting, potentially transforming Central Asia’s airpower hierarchy while substantially deepening Astana’s military dependence upon Moscow.
Taiwan tracks 21 Chinese military aircraft, 15 ships
The Ministry of National Defense tracked 21 Chinese military aircraft, 10 naval vessels, and five official ships around Taiwan between 6 a.m. on Saturday and 6 a.m. on Sunday. Thirteen of the 21 People’s Liberation Army aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line in the country’s northern, central, southwestern, and eastern air defense identification zone, according to the MND.
Singapore’s $4.059 Billion F-35 Power Shift Reshapes Indo-Pacific Airpower
Singapore’s acquisition of 20 F-35 stealth fighters for $4.059 billion establishes a geographically divided combat force whose American training depth, domestic readiness and fifth-generation networking could reshape deterrence calculations across an increasingly contested Indo-Pacific battlespace.
Vietnam’s Rafale Pivot Challenges China—and Russia’s Defence Dominance
Hanoi’s reported evaluation of 24 to 40 Dassault Rafale fighters could challenge China’s expanding South China Sea airpower while weakening Russia’s decades-long dominance over Vietnam’s combat aircraft fleet.
NATO Holds Northern Viking Drill Off Iceland Without US Forces
NATO allies completed the annual Northern Viking exercise off the coast of Iceland in August, marking the first time in decades the drills took place without US warships or combat aircraft, according to Politico. Commanded by a French officer, the anti-submarine exercise involved Canadian warships,
