Commentary That the F-35 Lightning II has been prohibited from flying anywhere near lightning is ironic. That the F-35 has been under development since 1994 and that the Pentagon “doesn’t have a path forward” to fix the F-35 is unforgivable. That a plane that’s supposed to be the foundation of American air supremacy has an…
The F-35 Lightning’s Vulnerability to Lightning is Both Ironic and Unforgivable
Defence Department Receives Approval to Spend $7B on 16 F-35s: Sources
The Department of National Defence recently received quiet approval to spend $7 billion on 16 F-35 fighter jets and related gear. Two defence sources, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss matters not yet made public, said a funding request sent to the Treasury Board got the green light earlier this month. The…
Swedish Jet Maker Complains Ottawa Not Following Rules With F-35 Negotiations
Swedish fighter-jet maker Saab is accusing Ottawa of not following the rules when it comes to its plan to purchase 88 F-35s. The federal Liberal government announced in March that the F-35 had beaten out Saab’s Gripen in the multibillion-dollar competition to select a replacement for Canada’s aging CF-18 fighter jets. Ministers at the time…
Australian Air Force’s Fifth Generation F-35’s Ready to Fly
Australia’s fleet of F-35A fighter aircraft is ready to deploy on operations after the $65 billion Joint Strike Fighter Program established a new maintenance hub. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the fleet of aircraft was now 33 strong. “This is about protecting and securing Australia’s interests but it’s also creating jobs and driving investment right…
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