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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......

Taiwan confirms delayed US F-16s to begin arriving this year

Taiwan’s defense ministry announced that deliveries of the long-delayed F-16V fighter jets will begin this year, following a visit by senior officials to the United States. Production is reportedly running at full capacity, with assembly proceeding on a two-shift schedule. The island faces growing......

Turkey considers deploying F-16 fighter jets to Northern Cyprus

Turkey is considering the possibility of deploying F-16 fighter jets to Northern Cyprus as part of measures aimed at strengthening security on the island, according to information from a source within the Turkish Ministry of Defense. The potential deployment comes amid recent regional developments in......

Kuwait mistakenly shoots down three US fighter jets during regional escalation

Three United States fighter jets that crashed in Kuwait were accidentally shot down by Kuwaiti air defense systems amid a wave of regional attacks, according to the US Central Command. The announcement was made by United States Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees American military operations across......

Sweden deploys fighter jets as NATO expands Arctic mission

NATO has launched a new operation aimed at strengthening its military footprint in the Arctic and High North, with Sweden announcing the deployment of fighter jets as part of the expanded mission known as Arctic Sentry. The alliance formally introduced Arctic Sentry on February 11, 2026, describing......

Taiwan grounds its F-16 fleet after pilot goes missing

Taiwan has temporarily grounded its fleet of F-16 fighter jets to carry out safety inspections following the disappearance of a pilot whose aircraft is believed to have crashed into the sea, defense authorities said on Thursday. According to the Taiwanese Air Force, the incident occurred during a routine......

Switzerland reduces planned F-35 purchases amid rising costs

Switzerland has decided to scale back its planned acquisition of F-35 fighter jets after a sharp increase in procurement costs, the federal government announced, citing the need to remain within the budget approved by voters. Initially, Switzerland had planned to purchase 36 Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft.......