F-35
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Pentagon Probes Security Breach After F-35 Components Diverted to Hong Kong
The Pentagon is investigating how F-35 stealth fighter parts, including a cockpit canopy, were diverted to Hong Kong, raising significant national security concerns.
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Netanyahu Intervenes to Block Potential US-Turkey F-35 Deal
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has urged Donald Trump to reconsider selling F-35 jets to Turkey, citing regional security risks and Ankara’s ongoing anti-Israel rhetoric.
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Turkey Eyes F-35 Return as US Signals Sanctions Relief
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan confirmed progress on lifting US sanctions and reviving F-35 jet acquisition following recent NATO summit talks in Ankara.
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Netanyahu Opposes US Sale of F-35 Jets to Turkey, Downplays Trump Tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly opposed President Trump’s potential sale of F-35 jets to Turkey, citing regional security concerns.
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Trump Signals Potential Restoration of F-35 Access for Turkey
President Trump is expected to discuss restoring Turkey’s F-35 access during a NATO summit in Ankara, contingent on resolving the Russian S-400 system dispute.
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Canada Signals Interest in Joining GCAP Sixth-Generation Fighter Program
Canada is exploring potential involvement in the trilateral GCAP fighter program as it seeks to diversify its defense procurement and strategic alliances.
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US Military Aircraft Losses Mount During Operation Epic Fury
Operation Epic Fury 2026 resulted in significant US aircraft losses, including advanced F-35s and numerous drones, amid engagements with Iranian forces.
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Iran Claims F-35 Downing, Captures U.S. Pilot
Iranian media reports the downing of a U.S. F-35 fighter jet over southwestern Iran and the capture of its pilot, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
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US F-35 Damaged by Iranian Fire in Rare Combat Incident
A US F-35 stealth fighter sustained damage from suspected Iranian fire during a combat mission, marking the first such incident of the current conflict.
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F-35 Scores First Manned Air-to-Air Kill: Israeli Jet Downs Iranian Yak-130
An Israeli F-35 “Adir” fighter jet shot down an Iranian Yak-130 trainer over Tehran on March 4, 2026. This marks the F-35’s first air-to-air kill.
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Historic Air Combat: Israeli F-35 Downs Iranian YAK-130 Jet
The Israeli Air Force’s F-35I Adir successfully engaged and shot down an Iranian YAK-130 over Tehran, demonstrating advanced stealth fighter capabilities.
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U.S. has moved a new batch of F-35 combat aircraft to Jordan
This report covers the addition of at least 18 more F-35 fighter jets moved from the U.S. to Jordan, highlighting strategic implications for regional security and alliance readiness.
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What’s at Stake: Trump-Saudi Ties, Energy Deals, and the Global Race for Influence
From billion-dollar defense and energy agreements in Washington to high-profile stake sales reshaping music and mining, the concept of ‘stake’ is driving major shifts in global power, business, and culture.
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NATO Faces Tense Standoff After Russian Airspace Violations
Repeated Russian airspace violations over NATO’s eastern borders have led to unprecedented military responses, including the first-ever downing of Russian drones by alliance F-35s. As leaders weigh escalation risks, the alliance’s cohesion and credibility are under scrutiny.
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Trump Deploys F-35 Jets to Puerto Rico Amid Rising Tensions with Venezuela
President Trump has ordered the deployment of F-35 fighter jets to Puerto Rico following heightened tensions with Venezuela over drug trafficking and military provocations near U.S. naval ships.