How the F-35 is changing Marine airpower
After decades of flying the AV-8B Harrier II and the F/A-18 Hornet, the Marine Corps is going all in on the F-35. Besides being stealthy, the jet has far more advanced sensing and data-sharing tools than anything the Marine Corps has flown in the past, an asset that service officials say will be vital on future battlefields.
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USAF, Netherlands Forge Combat Aircraft Partnership
The Department of the Air Force and the Netherlands Ministry of Defence have formalized a partnership to acquire prototype Collaborative Combat Aircraft, advancing a shared strategy to bring greater affordable mass to deter, and if necessary, defeat adversaries.
Peru Selects Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70, Strengthening Sovereignty And U.S. Partnership
Lockheed Martin welcomes the Government of Peru's announcement to purchase 12 new F-16 Block 70 aircraft to modernize the nation's fighter fleet and strengthen its national defense capabilities. The F-16 will provide Peru with a proven, highly capable and interoperable multirole fighter aircraft that enhances air sovereignty, supports regional security and enables long-term operational readiness. The Block 70 is the newest and most capable F-16 ever built with the longest service life, lowest lifecycle cost, and strongest global support base of any fighter in production today. It features advanced technology, radar, and weapons systems that give pilots better awareness and greater protection to achieve their mission and return home safe.
US Air Force reveals $73bn aircraft procurement plan: Here’s what it’s buying
The US Air Force’s FY2027 budget request places aircraft procurement at the heart of its strategy, with $73.3 billion allocated as part of a broader push to expand combat capacity and prepare for high-end conflict. The proposal includes new funding for F-35 and F-15EX fighters, KC-46A tankers, and, for the first time, procurement of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), signalling a shift towards a larger, more distributed force.
Pentagon Zeroes Out E-7 in Budget, Leaving Its Future Uncertain
The Pentagon did not include any funding for the the E-7A Wedgetail in its 2027 budget request, potentially setting up another round in its fight with Congress over the future of the Boeing-built successor to the E-3 Sentry Airborne Early Warning and Control jet.
AMBASSADOR NAVARRO ON PERU’S PURCHASE OF F-16 BLOCK 70 FIGHTER JETS
With a focus on its security needs, Peru decided over a decade ago that its fighter aircraft fleet needed modernization. In 2024, Peru initiated a competitive bidding process and the United States welcomed the opportunity to participate in a transparent and rigorous competition; U.S. innovation thrives on competition. In response to Peru’s request, Lockheed Martin, one of the world’s leading aerospace companies, delivered a proposal fully aligned with Peru’s technical, financial, and procedural requirements.
Taiwan tracks 6 Chinese military aircraft and 6 ships
The Ministry of National Defense tracked six Chinese military craft, five naval ships, and one official ship around Taiwan between 6 a.m. on Tuesday and the same time Wednesday. The defense ministry reported four out of six sorties entered the southwestern and eastern parts of Taiwan’s air defense identification zone, or ADIZ. In response, Taiwan deployed aircraft, naval ships, and coastal-based missile systems to monitor Chinese activity.
USAF Accelerates F-47, B-21 and CCA Drones: FY2027 Budget Redefines the Future of American Air Power
The U.S. Department of the Air Force (DAF) has unveiled its Fiscal Year 2027 budget request, a document that not only breaks records but signals a structural transformation of American air and space power. With a request totaling $338.8 billion — a 38% increase over FY26 — Washington aims to move beyond the traditional tradeoff between current readiness and future modernization.
France to Offer Greece Transfer of All Mirage 2000 Jets to Ukraine for Rafale Discount
France has offered Greece a deal to exchange its Mirage 2000 fighter jets for Rafale aircraft. This was reported by French Aid to Europe and e-Αmyna, citing an offer from Dassault Aviation, which French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to present during his visit to Greece on April 24. The agreement provides for the transfer of 43 aircraft, including 24 Mirage 2000-5 jets and 19 decommissioned Mirage 2000 EGM/BGM aircraft, along with spare parts.
Peru Is Putting Off Its Mammoth F-16 Deal
President José María Balcázar indicated that the decision on whether to purchase the advanced fighter jet should be made by his successor, set to take office in July. Last week, aerospace and defense giant Lockheed Martin made the Peruvian governmenta remarkable offer. This week, Lima appears to have refused, at least for the time being.
