F-35 Fighter Jet

Ex-Air Force chief lists nuances of building resilient air defence system

Our own AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft) program has just started and we want that whatever technologies come, it should encourage our self-reliance a little more, ex-Air chief marshal said

F-35 for India? Pakistan fumes as Trump announces fighter jet deal

Pakistan has urged the global community to assess regional security risks, warning that it could disrupt the military balance and stability in South Asia

Asia-Pacific example of peace, not arena for geopolitical games: China

China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun criticised the move from US President Donald Trump's administration paving the way to provide India with F35 stealth fighters

Trump paves way for sale of F-35 jets to India in billion-dollar arms deal

The announcement came after a high-profile meeting between Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington on Thursday

US to increase military sales to India, eventually provide F-35 jets: Trump

Trump did not provide a timeline, but foreign military sales, especially for cutting-edge technology like the stealthy F-35 jet, typically take years to work through

Modi-Trump meeting: Trade, security, immigration discussed; key takeaways

Modi-Trump meeting: The discussions between the two leaders extended beyond trade, touching on collaborations in global security, Russia-Ukraine conflict, and more

Rajnath Singh calls Aero India 2025 a Maha Kumbh of research & innovation

Aero India 2025: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that India continues to be a beacon of peace and prosperity despite geopolitical turbulence

In a first, Su-57, F-35 Lightning II aircraft to take part in 'Aero India'

In a first, the 'Aero India' mega event will witness participation of two of the world's most advanced fifth-generation fighter aircraft equipped with stealth capabilities --- the Russian Su-57 and the American F-35 Lightning II, the Defence Ministry said on Sunday. Billed as Asia's largest air show, its 15th edition will be hosted at Air Force Station, Yelahanka in Bengaluru from February 10-14. Organised in a total area of over 42,000 sq m and with the confirmed participation of over 900 exhibitors, including 150 foreign companies, the event is set to be the biggest-ever 'Aero India' till date, the ministry said in a statement. "For the first time in history, Aero India 2025 will witness the participation of two of the world's most advanced fifth-generation fighter aircraft -- the Russian Su-57 and the American F-35 Lightning II," it said. It marks a "milestone in global defence collaboration" and technological advancement, offering aviation enthusiasts and defence experts an ...

US F-35 fighter aircraft to feature at Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru

US Air Force's F-35 fifth generation fighter aircraft is participating at the Aero India air show that begins on Monday in BengaluruPreparations are on for the Aero India 2025; scheduled to be held from February 10-14 at Yelahanka Air Force Station in the city. Aero India 2025 is the 15th edition of Asia's top aerospace exhibition."For the 15th time, the United States is proud to participate in Aero India 2025 -- Asia's premier aerospace and defense trade show exhibition. The United States will showcase a range of advanced aircraft, reinforcing the strong and growing defense and aerospace partnership between the United States and India, which share a commitment to promoting regional security, stability, economic prosperity through diversified trade, and strategic investment ties," a statement by the US embassy stated.At Aero India 2025, more than two dozen American exhibitors will engage Indian counterparts, explore new business opportunities, and demonstrate innovative solutions in .

China flies 2 sixth-gen stealth jets in 24 hrs: Wake-up call for India, US

In under 24 hours, two previously unseen Chinese combat jets, likely sixth-generation designs, have emerged and appear to be undergoing flight testing

In a 1st, US, Canada intercept China-Russia joint patrol jets near Alaska

A statement from Norad maintained that the bombers remained in international airspace in Alaska's Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) and were 'not seen as a threat'

Deliveries of US F-35 jets to resume soon without complete software upgrade

The delays in delivery to the Pentagon were linked to the lingering issue on the TR-3 tech refresh

Germany looking into buying 8 additional Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets

The jets are equipped with advanced sensors and other gear, and nearly impossible to track with radar

Officials find debris from F-35 fighter jet that crashed in South Carolina

Authorities found a debris field Monday from a Marine Corps F-35 stealth fighter jet that crashed in South Carolina after the pilot ejected and parachuted to safety. The debris field was located in rural Williamsburg County, according to the Marine Corps' Joint Base Charleston. The field is about two hours northeast of the base, and residents were being asked to avoid the area while the recovery team worked to secure it. Authorities had been searching for the jet since the pilot, whose name hasn't been released, parachuted to safety into a North Charleston neighbourhood about 2 pm Sunday. He was taken to a hospital, where he was in stable condition, Marines Maj. Melanie Salinas said. The Marine Corps announced Monday it was pausing operations for two days after the fighter jet's crash the third costly accident in recent weeks. Gen. Eric Smith, the acting commandant of the Marine Corps, ordered the stand-down while authorities searched near two South Carolina lakes for the missing

F-35 fighters have been discussed since 2010: Boeing's Heidi Grant

'Boeing exports 40 per cent of India's aerospace and defence exports, which is quite significant'

Stealthy, speedy, precise: What are fifth-generation fighter jets?

While much has been said about how fighter jets are marvels of engineering, it is imperative to understand what the fifth-generation jets are and how they are the most advanced fighters in the world

Aero India 2023: US 5th gen F-35 fighter makes first landing in India

Some quarters believe arrival of the F-35s in Yelahanka could be a signal that Washington was positioning an American fighter to win an ongoing IAF tender for 114 multi-role fighter aircraft

Canada finalises agreement to buy 88 US F-35 fighter jets for $15 bn

Canada will spend billions to purchase 88 F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin Corp. in a deal announced Monday that aims to end years of deliberations over its aging fleet and fulfill obligations to defend North America's air space. The first four aircraft are anticipated to be delivered in 2026 with full operational capacity for the fleet expected between 2032 and 2034. The government has budgeted about $19 billion Canadian (US$15 billion) for the purchase in what is the largest investment in the Royal Canadian Air Force in more than 30 years. Each jet costs about US$85 million. The full life cycle of the program is expected to cost $70 billion (US$52 billion). Canada has a close defense relationship with the United States, which includes joint missions over North American air space. Canada also has obligations under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The announcement comes as Trudeau is set to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden at the North American Leaders' Summit in ...

F-35 fighter jet crashes at Air Force base in Utah; pilot ejected safely

An F-35 fighter jet crashed Wednesday at an Air Force base in Utah, officials said, adding that the pilot ejected and was taken to a hospital for observation. The 388th Fighter Wing said on its Twitter account that the F-35 A Lightning II crashed at the north end of the Hill Air Force Base runway. It said the cause of the crash was unknown and would be investigated. The 388th Fighter Wing said emergency crews both on and off the base responded to the crash. Brock Thurgood said the pilot landed near his property near the base, KSL.com reported. Thurgood said the pilot was walking and he was coherent, but noted his hands were bloodied up and he was a little banged up. I don't know how I'd be after I was in a plane crash but he was surprisingly tough, Thurgood said. Hill Air Force Base is located about 30 miles (48 kilometers) north of Salt Lake City.

Lockheed Martin wins deal to provide F-35 jet support services: Pentagon

Lockheed Martin won a more than $492 million US Navy modification contract to provide logistics support for delivered F-35 jets, the US Defence Department said