Keywords: Fighter jets


Pentagon Plans to Acquire at Least 850 F-35 Fighter Jets Over the Next Decade

The United States is preparing a major long-term expansion of its F-35 fighter fleet under a framework agreement between the Department of Defense and Lockheed Martin. The plan предусматриes the acquisition of at least 850 F-35 Lightning II aircraft over the next decade, subject to congressional......

Moroccan F-16 Pilots Train for Electronic Warfare as GPS and Radar Disruption Reshapes Modern Combat

Morocco is strengthening its air combat capabilities as four Royal Moroccan Air Force F-16 fighter jets take part in French military exercises designed to prepare pilots for operations under intense electronic warfare conditions, where GPS navigation, radar detection and communications can no longer......

Oryx 2026: Moroccan F-16 Fighters Train Alongside French Rafale Jets in Major Air Combat Exercise

Morocco and France have taken their military aviation partnership to a new level, bringing Moroccan F-16 fighter jets to French territory for an intensive joint combat exercise designed to test operational coordination, tactical compatibility and readiness for complex aerial missions. Held over ten......

Morocco strengthens pilot training ahead of F-16 Block 72 deliveries

Morocco is expanding its military aviation training capabilities as it prepares to integrate a new generation of F-16 fighter jets into its air force, with advanced flight simulators set to play a central role in preparing pilots for the aircraft’s sophisticated systems. The Royal Moroccan Air......

Turkey seeks swift progress on lifting US sanctions and F-35 fighter jet deal

Turkey said it expects rapid progress toward the removal of remaining US sanctions and the revival of its ambition to acquire F-35 fighter jets, as Ankara seeks to strengthen defence cooperation with Washington following renewed diplomatic engagement between the two NATO allies. Turkish Foreign Minister......

Hegseth to discuss potential F-35 sale to Turkey during Israel talks

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to discuss the possibility of supplying F-35 fighter jets to Turkey during meetings with Israeli leaders on Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the matter. The potential arms agreement is considered highly sensitive because of its possible impact......

Trump signals end to Turkey sanctions and weighs renewed F-35 fighter jet sales

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that his administration intends to lift sanctions imposed on Turkey and will decide whether to move forward with the sale of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Ankara. The remarks came as Trump met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on......

Israel signs new deal to expand F-35 fighter jet range

Israel’s Ministry of Defense has signed a new agreement worth $34 million with Elbit Systems to develop external fuel tanks designed for F-35 fighter jets. The project aims to improve the aircraft’s operational range and flight endurance during long-distance missions. According to official......

South Korea boosts investment in advanced aircraft technologies for defense

South Korea is stepping up its efforts to strengthen national defense by investing in next-generation aircraft technologies, President Lee Jae Myung announced during a ceremony marking a milestone in the country’s aviation industry. The initiative includes the development of key components such......