China's invisible hand in Iran’s F-35 success Just days before Iran claimed to have hit one of the US Air Force's most formidable jets - an F-35 stealth fighter - a Chinese social media account published a detailed guide on how such an attack could be carried out.

Just days before Iran claimed to have hit one of the US Air Force's most formidable jets - an F-35 stealth fighter - a Chinese social media account published a detailed guide on how such an attack could be carried out. Bne IntelliNews #China #Iran #F35 #USMilitary #StealthFighter

Pratt & Whitney Secures $6.6 Billion Contract for Next-Generation F-35 Engine Production Aviation News – Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, has been awarded a major $3.8 billion contract modification to produce F135 engines for the F-35 Lightning II. This agreement ensures the continued propulsion supply for all three variants of the world’s most advanced stealth fighter, supporting both the United States and its international allies. This latest modification definitizes production for Lot 18 and establishes the framework for Lot 19, bringing the total contract value to a staggering $6.6 billion.

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Germany’s First F-35A Stealth Fighter Enters Final Assembly Phase in Texas AviationNews – Lockheed Martin has reached a major milestone as the first German F-35A Lightning II officially entered the final assembly stage at its production facility in Fort Worth, Texas. This development marks a critical step in modernizing the Luftwaffe’s aerial capabilities and strengthening NATO's collective defense. The aircraft reached this stage after technicians successfully joined the four primary structural components: the wings and the forward, center, and aft fuselage sections.

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Dutch F-35 Stealth Fighters Deploy to Utah for Advanced High-Intensity Combat Training AviationNews – Royal Netherlands Air Force Enhances Readiness in United States The Royal Netherlands Air Force has deployed a contingent of F-35A Lightning II fighter jets to the United States to participate in elite combat simulations. This strategic deployment aims to sharpen the tactical skills of Dutch pilots alongside their American counterparts in preparation for high-threat global environments. Operating throughout March 2026 from…

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US Air Force Deploys First Permanently Based F-35A Fighters to Misawa Air Base Aviation News – The U.S. Air Force has stationed its first permanently based F-35A Lightning II jets at Misawa Air Base in Japan, marking a major modernization step in the region. The arrival of four F-35A Lightning II aircraft on March 28, 2026, signals the beginning of the transition for the 35th Fighter Wing from the aging F-16 Fighting Falcon to fifth-generation capabilities, strengthening the U.S.

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Pentagon Report Reveals Zero Combat-Capable TR-3 F-35s Delivered Amid Software Stagnation

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De Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor wordt algemeen beschouwd als 's werelds meest geavanceerde gevechtsvliegtuig voor luchtoverwicht, een vijfde-generatie stealth-vliegtuig dat primair is ontworpen om luchtdominantie te bereiken en te behouden.
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India Achieves Aerodynamic Breakthrough for AMCA Stealth Fighter Engine Intakes AviationNews – Engineers at India's Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) have reached a significant milestone in the development of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) by achieving "near-perfect" airflow efficiency for its stealth engine intakes. The breakthrough, confirmed following extensive wind tunnel testing and computational modeling in early 2026, centers on a new S-duct intake geometry that achieves an exceptional 98% pressure recovery rate at transonic speeds.

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Israeli F-35 Scores Historic Air-to-Air Kill Against Iranian Aircraft Over Tehran AviationNews – In a historic first for modern aerial warfare, an Israeli F-35 stealth fighter has successfully downed a manned Iranian combat aircraft over the skies of Tehran. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed early Wednesday that an F-35I ‘Adir’ fighter jet intercepted and destroyed an Iranian YAK-130 light attack aircraft. This event marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, as it represents the first documented instance of a manned aircraft being neutralized by the…

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Portugal Urged to Replace F-16s With F-35 to Strengthen NATO Airpower Aviation News – The U.S. ambassador to Portugal has called on Lisbon to replace its ageing F-16 fighter fleet with the F-35 Lightning II, arguing the move would strengthen interoperability with Europe’s most advanced air forces and reinforce NATO readiness. The recommendation was made by Ambassador John Arrigo in remarks to CNN Portugal, where he said he plans to leverage his business background to help Portugal increase defence spending to meet NATO’s proposed target of 5% of gross domestic product by 2035, up from roughly 2% today. The aircraft is produced by Lockheed Martin, whose F-35 has become the backbone of many Western air forces.

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TAI Kaan: Turkey’s Strategic Leap into the Fifth-Generation Fighter Elite AviationNews Article - The TAI Kaan (formerly known as TF-X) represents Turkey’s most ambitious engineering project to date. Launched by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), the program aims to provide Turkey with strategic autonomy following its removal from the F-35 program in 2020. As of early 2026, the Kaan has transitioned from a proof-of-concept demonstrator to a series of flight-capable prototypes, with Turkey positioning it as a competitive alternative for nations seeking high-end "ITAR-free" defense solutions.

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Turkey Accelerates Fifth-Generation Kaan Fighter with New Prototypes for 2026 Tests AviationNews – Turkey is rapidly advancing its national combat aircraft program, with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) completing two new Kaan prototypes, designated P1 and P2, set to begin critical flight testing throughout 2026. The unveiling of these advanced airframes follows a high-profile visit by Haluk Görgün, President of the Secretariat of Defense Industries (SSB), to TAI’s production facilities.

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Berlin Denies Reports of Expanded F-35 Purchase Amid Tensions with France

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Chinese Fighter Jets Achieve Close-Range Radar Lock on Foreign Stealth Aircraft AviationNews – The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has reported a high-stakes aerial encounter where a Chinese J-16 fighter jet successfully locked its radar onto an unidentified stealth aircraft at a distance of just 800 meters. The incident, disclosed by the official PLA Daily, underscores the intensifying "cat-and-mouse" games currently unfolding in the sensitive airspace managed by the Eastern Theater Command…

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Ballast Replaces Radar in Latest F-35 Deliveries Amid Modernization Delays AviationNews – The United States Air Force has reportedly begun accepting new F-35 Lightning II fighter jets that are missing their primary onboard radar systems. This unusual delivery configuration, which reportedly began in June 2025, utilizes internal ballast weights to maintain the aircraft's aerodynamic balance while critical sensor technology remains stuck in development. These radar-less deliveries involve the latest Block 4…

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Algeria Becomes First Global Export Customer for Russia’s Advanced Su-57 Stealth Fighter AviationNews – Algeria has reportedly officially inducted the first units of the Russian-made Su-57E, marking a historic milestone as the first international operator of the fifth-generation stealth fighter. The delivery, confirmed by recent visual evidence of the aircraft conducting flight operations over North African territory, signals a massive shift in the regional balance of power. The path to this acquisition began in 2019 when Algerian officials evaluated the export variant during the…

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Russia receives new batch of Su-57 fighters with updated onboard systems, UAC says - Air Data News Russia has received a new batch of Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jets equipped with upgraded onboard systems and an enhanced weapons suite, according

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Russia’s Rostec Bolsters Air Power with Upgraded Su-57 Stealth Fighter Delivery AviationNews – United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), a subsidiary of the state-owned conglomerate Rostec, has successfully delivered a new batch of Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jets to the Russian Ministry of Defense. This latest delivery features a "new technical configuration," integrating significant upgrades to the aircraft's onboard systems and weaponry to enhance its effectiveness in modern high-intensity conflicts. The delivery, confirmed on…

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The most advanced fighter jet in the world? ⚡️✈️ The F-35 Lightning II isn't just a plane; it's a flying supercomputer. With unmatched stealth, electronic warfare, and ISR capabilities, it dominates the battlespace before the enemy even knows it's there. 🇺🇸👀 #F35 #StealthFighter #Aviation #USMilitary

Russia-India talks on Su-57 production advance, UAC says - Air Data News Russia and India are holding advanced technical discussions on the potential joint production of the Sukhoi Su-57 fighter in India, according to senior

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China's J-20A Stealth Fighter Ready for Delivery to Air Force Images show upgraded J-20A jets after multi-site testing as China confirms new variants of its fifth-generation fighter.

China's J-20A Stealth Fighter Ready for Delivery to Air Force

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China's J-20A Stealth Fighter Ready for Delivery to Air Force Images show upgraded J-20A jets after multi-site testing as China confirms new variants of its fifth-generation fighter.

China's J-20A Stealth Fighter Ready for Delivery to Air Force

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China's J-20 Stealth Fighter Is a 'Flying Horror Show' for the U.S. Military China may mass-produce 1,000 J-20s by 2030, but the jet’s quiet profile, training questions, and upgrade path will shape its real impact.

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Northrop Grumman Reaches Major F-35 Production Milestone in Palmdale Aviation News – Northrop Grumman has delivered its 1,500th center fuselage for the F-35 Lightning II from its Palmdale, California facility, underscoring major gains in factory automation and manufacturing efficiency that support the global fighter program. The milestone was achieved at the company’s Integrated Assembly Line, where Northrop Grumman produces the center fuselage for all three F-35 variants. The program reflects years of investment in digital manufacturing and process optimization as part of the broader F-35 industrial partnership, with the Palmdale site playing a central role in sustaining high-rate production.

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Unpainted J-35 stealth fighter hints at production start in China - Air Data News Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) released images and video showing a J-35 stealth fighter in green primer completing a flight at the Shenyang

Unpainted J-35 stealth fighter hints at production start in China #AVIC #China #Fujian #J35 #PLANavy #stealthfighter www.airdatanews.com/unpainted-j-35-stealth-f...

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[Actu] Avec juste 2 Su-57 livrés en 2025, que valent les promesses d'exportation de Rostec sur la scène internationale ? Avec seulement deux Su-57 visibles en 2025 et des livraisons concentrées sur Su-34 et Su-35S, la trajectoire russe vers 76 appareils en 2027 paraît fragile.

La Russie mise sur le Su-57 pour 2026, entre promesses internationales et ambitions stratégiques.
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[Actu] Avec juste 2 Su-57 livrés en 2025, que valent les promesses d'exportation de Rostec sur la scène internationale ? Avec seulement deux Su-57 visibles en 2025 et des livraisons concentrées sur Su-34 et Su-35S, la trajectoire russe vers 76 appareils en 2027 paraît fragile.

La Russie mise sur le Su-57 pour 2026, entre promesses internationales et ambitions stratégiques.
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