July 26, 2025 Military Aviation News

French “F-35 Taunt” Prompts NATO’s ‘Founding Father’ To Evaluate Franco-German FCAS Program Participation

07/26/2025

Days after committing to seek full-partner status in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) sixth-generation aircraft program, Belgium has taken a sharp U-turn, notifying that it is “reconsidering” its position due to the arrogance displayed by Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier.

NATO Countries Choose F-35 as it Offers Key Advantages Over F-16 and Eurofighter

07/26/2025

The U.S. outlet Task & Purpose raised the question of why 14 out of 32 NATO member states are ordering the F-35 despite its known shortcomings, and what makes it better than the F-16 or Eurofighter, which also form the backbone of NATO’s combat aviation fleet. The article is insightful in light of how the U.S. military press assesses both the strengths and weaknesses of their domestically designed aircraft. Interestingly, for American observers, the answer is not obvious by default.

Thai F-16s Deployed To Hit Cambodian Targets In Border Clash

07/26/2025

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has deployed six Lockheed Martin F-16A/B fighter jets in response to cross-border rocket and artillery attacks by Cambodian forces. The developments mark a sharp escalation in tensions between the two Southeast Asian neighbors.

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