US to lift sanctions against Türkiye, S-400 systems from Russia no problem for F-35 sales — Trump

 The United States intends to lift its sanctions against Turkey imposed after Ankara had purchased Russia’s S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems, President Donald Trump said.

Kiev’s European backers want F-35 , Patriot and NASAMS ‘security guarantee‘ – The Times

Kiev’s Western European backers have asked the US to deploy F-35 jets to Romania as “security guarantees” to help end the Ukraine conflict, The Times reported on Wednesday. In addition, they reportedly want Washington to supply Kiev with Patriot and NASAMS interceptor missiles, as well as “permission to fly spy planes over the Black Sea.”

Estonia's Readiness to Host Nuclear-Capable NATO Jets Concerns Russia

The Kremlin said on Friday that Estonia's stated readiness to host NATO allies' US-made F-35A stealth jets, capable of carrying nuclear weapons, posed a direct threat to Moscow.

Pentagon Says US Doesn't Operate F-35s in Ukraine Contrary to Claims From Singapore

A US Defense Department spokesperson said that the United States does not operate F-35 fighter jets in Ukraine contrary to claims recently made by Singapore's Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen.

The US State Department authorized a possible sale of F-16 fighter jets Turkey, F-35 to Greece

The US government has approved the $23bn (£18bn) sale of 40 new F-16 fighter jets to Turkey - a move that had been long delayed - after Ankara ratified Sweden's accession to NATO.

Norway Signs Arms Contract with US, Buying Missiles for F-35s

The Norwegian Armed Forces have signed a landmark agreement with the US for the purchase of AMRAAM-D air-to-air missiles to the tune of NOK 5 billion ($500 million). The missiles will be mainly used to equip Norway’s new fleet of F-35 fighters.

Pentagon Suspends F-35 Deliveries After Chinese Magnet Found In Engine Pump

The Department of Defense has suspended its receipt of new F-35 Joint Strike Fighters for the US armed forces after learning that a magnet in its engine was manufactured with unauthorized material from China, US media reports said on Wednesday.

US Navy working to recover F35 from South China Sea | South China Sea News | Al Jazeera

The United States Navy is making arrangements to recover an F-35C fighter jet that fell into the South China Sea after an accident as the pilot attempted a landing on the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier.

Biden set to unfreeze Trump-era multi-billion F-35 deal — RT

 Washington is set to go ahead with a multi-billion dollar warplane sale to the United Arab Emirates, a deal first inked by ex-President Donald Trump but frozen for review, including over concerns about the UAE’s role in Yemen.

Erdogan says he expects to discuss F-35 dispute with Biden | Al Jazeera

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he expects to meet US President Joe Biden next week and take up Turkey’s removal from the US-led F-35 stealth fighter jet programme.

Purchase of Russian S-400 a ‘done deal’, Turkey tells US - EL ETOS UT

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has told United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken that Ankara’s purchase of a Russian missile-defence system was “a done deal”, in their first face-to-face meeting since the latter took office.

Mattis slams ‘authoritarian’ Turkey but still wants it to buy F-35 jets

US Defense Secretary James Mattis reportedly lambasted Turkey’s authoritarianism and human rights record, but warned that removing Ankara from F-35 program would result in the aircraft’s production break and delivery delays.

Italy will not buy F-35s anymore, mulls walking out of existing contracts – Defense Minister

The anti-establishment Italian government's defense minister has said that the country won't purchase any more Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets from the US and will review the existing order for 90 planes.

US Official Warns That Turkey’s Russian Missile Purchase May Nix F-35 Jet Sale

Washington will impose sanctions on Turkey if Ankara goes ahead with the planned purchase of S-400 air-defense missile systems from Russia, the State Department said on Tuesday.

Turkey Threatens to Deny US Access to Incirlik Base

 Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu warned that Ankara may close Incirlik air base for Washington.
"There are no reasons why the US will not supply F-35s to us. We do not want to spoil relations with our US ally," Cavusoglu said, as quoted by the NTV broadcaster.

Les avions Eurofighter de l'armée allemande confrontés à plusieurs problèmes

Il existe de nombreux problèmes avec la flotte des 128 avions de combat Eurofighter de l'armée de l'air allemande, à en croire ce samedi la presse voisine.

We Are 'Not Interested' in US F-35 Fighters: Indian Air Force Chief

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has once again denied reports that it is interested in procuring Lockheed Martin's F-35 fighter jets. IAF chief B. S. Dhanoa has categorically rubbished such reports in a section of the Indian media.

Taiwan's plan to buy F-35 fighter jets riles China

Taiwan's decision to pursue its first arms deal with the United States since President Donald Trump assumed office has generated a stern warning from Beijing.

Lockheed Martin gets $1 billion F-35 support contract

Lockheed Martin has secured a $1 billion contract from the U.S. government and other customers to provide various support services for the F-35 aircraft.

US F-35 fighter jets deployed in Iwakuni base in Japan

A number of F-35 fighter jets arrived at the US Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Yamaguchi prefecture, western Japan on Wednesday, marking the first deployment of such aircraft outside the US despite safety concerns from some people in Japan.