Canada Has Quietly Funded 14 More F-35s While Publicly Debating Whether To Cancel The Order
Canada's fighter jet debate has increasingly been framed as a dramatic political decision: should Ottawa proceed with its planned purchase of F-35 stealth fighters or pivot toward alternatives such as Saab's Gripen? Public discussions have focused on cost overruns, industrial benefits, trade tensions with Washington, and broader questions surrounding Canada's long-term defense dependence on the United States. To many observers, the issue still appears unresolved, with government leaders publicly emphasizing that reviews are ongoing and that options remain available.
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China’s J-36 Stealth Fighter Reveals Major Design Upgrades, Raising Sixth-Generation Airpower Stakes Across Indo-Pacific
Fresh images of China's J-36 stealth fighter prototype reveal refined air intake geometry and aerodynamic improvements that strengthen low-observable performance, signalling accelerating progress in Beijing's sixth-generation combat aircraft programme with far-reaching implications for Indo-Pacific military balance.
America’s First Sixth-Generation Fighter Will Fly Three Years Before Its New Engine Is Ready
The F-47 story begins with a strange silhouette over Nevada, but the harder fact sits in the program schedule. The Air Force plans to fly Boeing’s new fighter in 2028, which begins a little more than 17 months from this writing. The engine needed to deliver its defining Pacific capability will not complete prototype work until 2031.
Macron: France to provide Ukraine with 16 Rafale fighter jets, radars, missiles
Following a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron announced new measures to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense and the launch of a long-term program to modernize Ukraine’s combat aviation.
Rafale Fighter Adds Cheap Drone Killing Rocket To Its Armory
France has conducted live-fire tests of laser-guided rockets from its Rafale fighter, adding a low-cost anti-drone capability to the jet. Following the United States and the United Kingdom, this reflects a broader trend in modern air warfare, as air forces increasingly recognize that they need layered, cost-effective intercept options rather than relying exclusively on expensive missiles.
Yle: Finland among Europe's top buyers of US military equipment
Finland has become one of Europe's largest buyers of United States military equipment, according to Finnish public broadcaster Yle, which analysed procurement data from the Ministry of Defence, the Finnish Defence Forces and the Brussels-based think tank Bruegel.
Why NATO refuses a no-fly zone over Ukraine
The most persistent question of the Ukraine war has also become one of the most politically uncomfortable: if NATO possesses the world’s most capable air forces, why has it refused to impose a no-fly zone over Ukrainian territory?
Poland Offers MiG-29 Modernization to Ukraine Conditional on External Funding
Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that Poland is prepared to assist Ukraine in modernizing MiG-29 fighter jets, provided that Ukraine or allied countries cover the associated financial costs. This condition was outlined amid ongoing bilateral negotiations regarding the transfer of Polish MiG-29s to the Ukrainian Air Force in exchange for Polish access to Ukrainian drone technologies.
Why F-35 Operators Cannot Perform Their Own Stealth Coating Maintenance Without Lockheed Martin's Direct Involvement
Stealth technology is the defining characteristic of the Lockheed MartinF-35 Lightning II. While the aircraft's advanced sensors, networking capabilities, and fifth-generation fighter performance receive significant attention, its ability to avoid detection by modern radar systems remains one of its greatest operational advantages.
Here’s Why Armenia Can’t Win an Air War Against Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan has devoted far greater resources to a modern drone fleet, while Armenia has largely remained dependent on Soviet-era fighter jets and doctrine—with predictable results.
