Canada's military strategy: Why F-35 deal could face new hurdles
1 week, 4 days ago

Canada's military strategy: Why F-35 deal could face new hurdles

India Today  

Canada, locked in a trade war with the United States, is reviewing a C$19-billion contract for 88 American-made F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin but switching planes could be costly and complex, experts say. Canada, pressured by successive US administrations to increase defense spending, last year pledged billions more for the armed forces and said military expenditures would be closer to the NATO target by 2030. Portugal could replace its aging American-made F-16 fighters with European jets, rather than F-35s, following Trump's policy shifts, the defense ministry said on Friday. "If you reread that economic harm clause, you certainly think the current US administration would fit the bill for a party to a procurement that was trying to undermine the Canadian economy," said David Perry, a defense expert who serves as president of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute think tank.

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Canada in talks with the EU to reduce US defense reliance: AP source
1 week, 1 day ago

Canada in talks with the EU to reduce US defense reliance: AP source

Live Mint  

TORONTO — Canada is in discussions with the European Union to join an EU drive to break its security dependency on the United States, with a focus on buying more defense equipment, including fighter jets, in Europe, a senior Canadian government official confirmed Wednesday. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly …

Trump's handling of Ukraine and tariffs has NATO rethinking the U.S.-made F-35 fighter
1 week, 2 days ago

Trump's handling of Ukraine and tariffs has NATO rethinking the U.S.-made F-35 fighter

NPR  

Trump's handling of Ukraine and tariffs has NATO rethinking the U.S.-made F-35 fighter toggle caption Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images Growing tensions with NATO over the U.S. stance on Ukraine and President Trump's escalating trade war now jeopardize a crucial aspect of the alliance's airpower strategy, as member countries indicate they could walk away from plans to purchase F-35 fighters. Sponsor Message …

Canada to Review F-35 Deal Due to Changing Geopolitics, PM Carney Says
1 week, 3 days ago

Canada to Review F-35 Deal Due to Changing Geopolitics, PM Carney Says

Hindustan Times  

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said it would be prudent to review the country’s purchase of Lockheed Martin aircraft. OTTAWA-Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says changes in the geopolitical landscape and a need to secure more defense production in Canada has sparked a review of the country’s planned acquisition of 88 F-35 combat jets from Lockheed Martin Corp. “Given the …

Can India rely on America for F-35 fighter jets?
1 week, 5 days ago

Can India rely on America for F-35 fighter jets?

India Today  

The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, a fifth-generation stealth multirole fighter, has become a focal point of international debate. Concerns are mounting that the United States could potentially leverage its control over the aircraft's sophisticated systems to influence the defence capabilities of allied nations. The country's Defence Minister Nuno Melo highlighted the need to evaluate the geopolitical environment in defence …

Canada considering ditching F-35 jet contract with Lockheed Martin amid tensions with Trump administration
1 week, 5 days ago

Canada considering ditching F-35 jet contract with Lockheed Martin amid tensions with Trump administration

Firstpost  

Canada had entered into a contract with US defence giant Lockheed Martin in June 2023 to purchase 88 F-35 jets after several delays under a $19 billion deal Lockheed Martin's F-35 fighter jet is displayed during the International Bali Airshow at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Kuta, Bali, Indonesia. Canada had entered into a contract with US defence giant Lockheed …

Carney Reviews Canada’s Order of F-35 Jets Amid Rift With US
1 week, 6 days ago

Carney Reviews Canada’s Order of F-35 Jets Amid Rift With US

Live Mint  

-- Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney ordered a review of the country’s contract with the US’s Lockheed Martin Corp for F-35 fighter jets, a new front in the dispute between the two sides in response to tariffs and expansionist rhetoric from President Donald Trump. Hours after being sworn into office on Friday, the former central banker asked Defence Minister …

Canada reviewing F-35 jets order amid US tariff war, says defence minister
1 week, 6 days ago

Canada reviewing F-35 jets order amid US tariff war, says defence minister

India Today  

Amid a full-blown trade war with the US, Canada is looking for alternatives to the US-made F-35 stealth fighter jets, Defence Minister Bill Blair has said. The decision, among the first taken by Prime Minister Mark Carney's new Cabinet, comes with US President Donald Trump imposing a blanket 25% tariff on goods coming from Canada. In 2023, after years of …

Canada to review purchase of U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets in light of Trump trade war
1 week, 6 days ago

Canada to review purchase of U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets in light of Trump trade war

LA Times  

Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked Defense Minister Bill Blair to review the purchase of America’s F-35 fighter jet to see whether there are other options “given the changing environment,” a spokesman for Blair said Saturday. Defense ministry press secretary Laurent de Casanove said the contract to purchase U.S. military contractor Lockheed Martin’s F-35 currently remains in place …

India may follow Rafale model to buy F-35 fighter planes in limited govt-to-govt deal: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

India may follow Rafale model to buy F-35 fighter planes in limited govt-to-govt deal: Report

Firstpost  

If India buys F-35 fighter planes from the United States, the deal is expected to be for limited numbers modelled on the Rafale deal with France, according to a report A flight deck crew signal to F-35 jet on USS George Washington during Freedom Edge trilateral exercise among United States, Japan and South Korea in the East China Sea, south …

India may follow Rafale model to buy F-35 fighter planes in limited govt-to-govt deal: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

India may follow Rafale model to buy F-35 fighter planes in limited govt-to-govt deal: Report

Firstpost  

If India buys F-35 fighter planes from the United States, the deal is expected to be for limited numbers modelled on the Rafale deal with France, according to a report A flight deck crew signal to F-35 jet on USS George Washington during Freedom Edge trilateral exercise among United States, Japan and South Korea in the East China Sea, south …

US report flags performance, cost issues of F-35 amid Trump's offer to India
1 month, 1 week ago

US report flags performance, cost issues of F-35 amid Trump's offer to India

India Today  

As US President Donald Trump proposes the deal for a fifth generation F-35 fighter to India, a US report on the performance of the aircraft is catching attention. According to the United States Government Accountability Office, the F-35 fleet's overall availability has trended downward considerably over the past five years, and none of the variants of the aircraft are meeting …

F-35 fighter jet crashes in Alaska; pilot safe
1 month, 4 weeks ago

F-35 fighter jet crashes in Alaska; pilot safe

The Hindu  

An F-35 fighter jet crashed during a training exercise at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska on Tuesday, but the pilot was safe after bailing out, base officials said. The pilot experienced an "in-flight malfunction," and was able to eject from the aircraft, U.S. Air Force Colonel Paul Townsend, commander of the 354th Fighter Wing, told a news conference, according …

After tragedy Pentagon admits, F-35 fighter jets have 'maintenance issues'
1 year, 6 months ago

After tragedy Pentagon admits, F-35 fighter jets have 'maintenance issues'

Hindustan Times  

The US military plans to buy nearly 2,500 F-35 fighter jets for a staggering $1.7 trillion, but the aircraft have serious maintenance problems and a low mission success rate, a new report revealed on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: A F-35 fighter jet flies during a media day of NATO's "Air Defender 23" military exercise at Spangdahlem U.S. Air Base near the …

After tragedy Pentagon admits, F-35 fighter jets have 'maintenance issues'
1 year, 6 months ago

After tragedy Pentagon admits, F-35 fighter jets have 'maintenance issues'

Hindustan Times  

The US military plans to buy nearly 2,500 F-35 fighter jets for a staggering $1.7 trillion, but the aircraft have serious maintenance problems and a low mission success rate, a new report revealed on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: A F-35 fighter jet flies during a media day of NATO's "Air Defender 23" military exercise at Spangdahlem U.S. Air Base near the …

Israel to buy more F-35 fighter jets from US. Deal expands fleet by 50% and deepens partnership
1 year, 8 months ago

Israel to buy more F-35 fighter jets from US. Deal expands fleet by 50% and deepens partnership

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Israel will buy 25 F-35 …

Israel to buy more F-35 fighter jets from US. Deal expands fleet by 50% and deepens partnership
1 year, 8 months ago

Israel to buy more F-35 fighter jets from US. Deal expands fleet by 50% and deepens partnership

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israel will buy 25 F-35 aircraft from the United States, the Israeli Defense Ministry announced Sunday, in a deal that increases Israel’s arsenal of the stealth fighter jets by 50%. The $3 billion purchase, which increases the Israeli fleet of F-35 jets from 50 to 75, is set to be finalized in the coming months, the ministry said. …

Canada finalizes agreement to buy 88 US F-35 fighter jets
2 years, 2 months ago

Canada finalizes agreement to buy 88 US F-35 fighter jets

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Canada has finalized an agreement …

Canada picks the F-35 for its next fighter jet
2 years, 11 months ago

Canada picks the F-35 for its next fighter jet

Associated Press  

TORONTO — The Canadian government has selected Lockheed Martin Corp. and the F-35 as the preferred bidder in its competition to buy a new fighter jet, government officials said Monday. The government has budgeted about $19 billion Canadian for the purchase Procurement Minister Filomena Tassi said Lockheed Martin was deemed to be the top ranked bidder. Canada has a close …

Canada excludes Boeing from fighter jet competition
3 years, 3 months ago

Canada excludes Boeing from fighter jet competition

Associated Press  

OTTAWA, Ontario — Canada has officially narrowed its decade-long hunt for a new fighter jet to two choices as the federal government confirmed U.S. aerospace giant Boeing’s Super Hornet is out of the running to replace the military’s aging CF-18s. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government refused to comment publicly at that time, and there was uncertainty around whether the …

Next-generation F-35 fighter jets go to National Guard unit
5 years, 6 months ago

Next-generation F-35 fighter jets go to National Guard unit

Associated Press  

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. — The first two of an eventual 20 F-35 jets arrived Thursday at the Vermont Air National Guard base in South Burlington, the first Guard unit to receive the next-generation fighter. Rosanne Greco, the former chair of the South Burlington City Council and a retired Air Force colonel, said she supported basing the plane in her home …

F-35 stealth fighter jets get first taste of combat
6 years, 10 months ago

F-35 stealth fighter jets get first taste of combat

CNN  

Washington CNN — After more than two decades of development and testing, Lockheed Martin’s F-35 fighter jet has made its combat debut. The Israel Defense Forces announced Tuesday on Twitter that its version of the aircraft – dubbed the F-35 “Adir” – is already flying in operational missions. Israeli Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin said the stealth fifth-generation …

Israel seals deal to acquire 17 additional F-35 fighter jets to replace existing F-16 fleet
7 years, 7 months ago

Israel seals deal to acquire 17 additional F-35 fighter jets to replace existing F-16 fleet

Firstpost  

Israel signed a deal to buy additional 17 stealth F-35 US-made fighter jets, the Defence Ministry said in a statement on Sunday. Jerusalem: Israel signed a deal to buy additional 17 stealth F-35 US-made fighter jets, the Defence Ministry said in a statement on Sunday. The acquisition is part of Israel’s plan to replace its fleet of F-16 fighter jets …

F-35 in crisis as Pentagon find 276 different faults
8 years, 2 months ago

F-35 in crisis as Pentagon find 276 different faults

Daily Mail  

The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has been hailed as the 'most expensive weapon in history', costing $400bn. 'The Joint Strike Fighter Program Office acknowledged in 2016 that schedule pressure exists for completing System Development and Demonstration and starting Initial Operational Test and Evaluation by August 2017, the planned date in JPO's Integrated Master Schedule,' the report says. Workers can be …

Congress calls for a war games 'flyoff' between 40 year old A-10 and new F-35 jets
8 years, 3 months ago

Congress calls for a war games 'flyoff' between 40 year old A-10 and new F-35 jets

Daily Mail  

The custom-designed F-35 striker jets cost more than $100 million each But Pentagon chief hit back that they are 'making solid progress' It is a military showdown that could prove to be very embarrassing. The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the world's most expensive weapon, is set to face off in upcoming testing with the Air Force's 40 year old A-10 …

US Air Force grounds F-35 fighter jets due to 'faulty cooling lines'
8 years, 6 months ago

US Air Force grounds F-35 fighter jets due to 'faulty cooling lines'

Daily Mail  

The US Air Force is struggling to get the world's most expensive weapon off the ground. US Air Force officials have grounded a number of F-35 aircraft 'due to the discovery of peeling and crumbling insulation in avionics cooling lines inside the fuel tanks' The temporary pause in flight operations came 'due to the discovery of peeling and crumbling insulation …

Marine Version Of F-35 Deemed 'Combat Ready'
9 years, 7 months ago

Marine Version Of F-35 Deemed 'Combat Ready'

NPR  

Marine Version Of F-35 Deemed 'Combat Ready' Enlarge this image toggle caption Cliff Owen/AP Cliff Owen/AP Updated at 2 p.m. Ten of the stealthy fighters, which have experienced numerous cost overruns and delays over the years, will begin flying with the U.S. Marine Corps' 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing based in Yuma, Ariz., after the planes are officially deemed "combat ready" …

Lockheed again misses Pentagon's F-35 fighter goals
13 years, 1 month ago

Lockheed again misses Pentagon's F-35 fighter goals

Firstpost  

Lockheed’s F-35 program has come under increased pressure in recent weeks given the Pentagon’s plan to postpone orders of 179 F-35 fighter planes for five years, as part of defence budget cuts. “While we’re disappointed that we did not meet our customers’ expectations on all of the specific elements of the award fee milestones, we believe the F-35 program made …

Japan Chooses F-35 As Mainstay Fighter Jet
13 years, 3 months ago

Japan Chooses F-35 As Mainstay Fighter Jet

India TV News  

Tokyo, Dec 13: Japan has chosen the US-made F-35 stealth jet as its next-generation mainstay fighter in a multi-billion dollar deal, reports said on Tuesday. The defence ministry picked the jet made by Lockheed Martin to replace its ageing fleet of F-4 jets over two rivals, the Boeing-made F/A-18 Super Hornet and the Eurofighter Typhoon, the Yomiuri Shimbun said. Japan's …

F-35 hits further cost blow-outs: report
14 years, 4 months ago

F-35 hits further cost blow-outs: report

ABC  

Australia's biggest defence purchase is under a new cloud over reports the Pentagon is preparing to reveal a cost blow-out and even more delays with the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. "It is the most thorough, the most extensive, the deepest dive yet we have done into the F-35 program, but that assessment is not yet complete, therefore what has been …

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