F-35 For Canada: Ottawa Unlikely to Ditch U.S. Stealth Fighters Jets Despite Trump Tensions: Experts
When Canada’s new government, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, launched a review of the F-35 deal with the U.S. in early 2025, many dismissed it as a largely symbolic gesture aimed at sending a diplomatic message to Washington amid Trump’s trade war.
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Australia’s uncrewed planes, subs and drones could appeal to Asian navies: Analysts
Australia is embarking on a multi-billion-dollar plan to develop military drones and other uncrewed vehicles such as combat aircraft and submarines that analysts say are useful in choke points and contested waters and are likely to appeal to Asian navies. The federal government released a new defence plan on April 16 worth up to A$15 billion (S$13.75 billion) over the next decade for uncrewed and autonomous systems, noting that drones had played a significant role in the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Spain Conducted a Unique Experiment with Eurofighter Jet — Here's What It Was About
In April, the Spanish Air and Space Force carried out a unique experiment as part of its push toward digital and operational transformation. The tests were led by the Logistics Support Command and involved a fighter jet and a simulator from the 12th Air Wing. During the tests, a Spanish Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon was linked to a flight simulator, and both were integrated into an air surveillance and control system.
Israel buying more F-35s, F-15IAs fighter jets, Netanyahu announces
Israel’s Ministry of Defense announced Sunday that the country will acquire a fourth squadron of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters and second squadron of F-15IA fighter jets, a massive expansion of the Israeli Defense Force’s air power in the wake of the Iran campaign. With each squadron amounting to 25 new warplanes, the deal would give Jerusalem among the largest fleets in the world of both the fifth-gen stealth F-35, produced by Lockheed Martin, and the Boeing-produced F-15EX, which is branded as the F-15IA in Israel.
Why Does Greece Have So Many Air Force Fighter Planes (More Than France Or The UK)?
Greece is preparing to leapfrog Turkey in a qualitative arms race that has been simmering for decades. By 2030, the Hellenic Air Force expects to field roughly 200 combat-ready fighter jets—including 20 F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters, advanced Block 70/72 F-16 “Vipers,” and Dassault Rafale F3R aircraft—giving Greece an air force second only to Israel in the region.
NATO Scrambles Fighter Jets As Russian Drones Breach Airspace
NATO air forces were scrambled after Russian drones approached alliance airspace during overnight attacks near Ukraine, with one drone briefly entering airspace and triggering security alerts. Two Romanian F‑16 fighter jets took off around 02:00 local time on the morning of Saturday, May 2, from the 86th Air Base in Fetești after Russian drones approached NATO airspace, prompting authorities to issue emergency RO‑Alert warnings in northern Tulcea County, according to Romania's Ministry of National Defense.
Taiwan tracks 29 Chinese military aircraft and 8 ships
The Ministry of National Defense tracked 29 Chinese military craft, six naval vessels, and two official ships between 6 a.m. on Friday and the same time Saturday. The defense ministry reported 15 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern, central, and southwestern air defense identification zones, or ADIZ. In response, Taiwan deployed aircraft, naval ships, and coastal-based missile systems to monitor Chinese activity.
China Unleashes J-35AE for Export as Pakistan Moves to Acquire 40 Jets, Challenging F-35 Dominance and Reshaping Indo-Pacific Airpower Balance
The unveiling of the export-focused AVIC J-35AE signals a calculated escalation in the global fifth-generation fighter competition, directly targeting markets excluded from Western platforms while reshaping Indo-Pacific airpower balance through cost-effective stealth capability proliferation.
Canada Hasn’t Set A Timeline For F-35 Fighter Decision
Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty told a Senate defense committee on April 27 that Ottawa has not set a timeline for deciding whether to proceed with its $19 billion CAD ($13.9 billion USD) plan to acquire 88 F-35A Lightning II fighter jets. The latest comments suggest Canada may be no closer to making a decision on its future fifth-generation fighter fleet, further extending a review launched in March 2025.
UAE delays Mirage 2000-9 transfer to Morocco
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has postponed the transfer of 30 Dassault Mirage 2000-9 fighter jets to Morocco due to heightened regional instability, which compels the UAE to sustain its full operational combat capabilities. Initial plans anticipated completing the transfer by 2027; however, the UAE military leadership elected in February 2026 to retain the aircraft at Al Dhafra Air Base in UAE to ensure continued operational readiness. This decision follows a significant escalation in hostilities across the Middle East, involving extensive aerial confrontations among the United States, Israel, and Iran. The conflict, which intensified following “Operation Epic Fury” in February 2026, has seen Iranian retaliatory strikes targeting military and civilian infrastructure throughout the Gulf region, including within the UAE.
