Pentagon can’t track thousands of F-35 parts: GAO
The government watchdog found that more than 17,000 F-35 fighter jet parts worth an estimated $1.3 billion were missing from the program's inventory system.
Europe’s airpower future is taking shape, but not as originally planned
Germany's next move, the fate of GCAP, and the rise of CCAs reshape Europe's combat aircraft strategy.
From directed energy to AI and hardening, JIATF-401 is widening counter-UAS options
There is no single answer to the drone threat, pushing the Pentagon toward a broader mix of defenses.
Eurofighter eyes sales of 200 additional aircraft
Potential new deals include second batch orders for Turkey and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, jointly amounting to 78 units, while closing an order from Austria would add a further 36 aircraft.
Canada unveils first national security strategy in more than 20 years
The strategy comes amid tension between Canada and its North American neighbor over tense trade negotiations.
US, Japan reach agreements for AMRAAM assembly, SM-3 production boost: Japanese MoD
The “groundbreaking agreement” on AMRAAM production “will not only ensure the acquisition of equipment needed by both Japan and the United States, but will also strengthen Japan's defense industry base,” said Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi.
Canadian firms line up for potential GCAP, Gripen work
Back in July, the Italian Ministry of Defense told Breaking Defense that at that stage, being an observer did not entail that Canada had an industrial role in GCAP, adding that it was infeasible then “to predict the timing, modalities, or conditions of any potential expansion” of the country’s new participation.
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‘Ability to strike back’: Denmark commits to long-range missile orders
Copenhagen said it would purchase Joint Strike Missiles for its F-35s and a new ground-launched munition from an American firm.
Pentagon, Lockheed agree to decade-long F-35 framework deal for hundreds of jets
The tentative agreement, which still needs lawmakers' blessing, covers production and sustainment over the 10 years.
Air Force needs 1,509 combat-ready jets by 2035, service tells Congress
Lt. Gen. David Tabor also confirmed reporting that the Air Force is considering a new build F-16, but said that decision wasn't "urgent."
EXCLUSIVE: Pentagon, Lockheed weigh multi-year F-35 production, sustainment deal
One source familiar with the negotiations expressed doubt that Lockheed "can successfully propose something that demonstrates long-term cost savings."
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Over the Finnish line: Helsinki welcomes home first two F-35 jets
In 2021, Helsinki ordered 64 of the stealth aircraft in a deal valued at $9.4 billion as a replacement for aging US-made F/A-18 Hornet fourth-generation fighters.
Riyadh gets closer to F-35s, Damascus presses sovereignty and an expert take on Iran
Middle East Bureau Chief Agnes Helou reviews top news from the region before speaking with defense analyst Ryan Bohl.
Aussie defense chief confirms missing F-35 parts, says none are ‘sensitive’
After parts reportedly made their way to Hong Kong, a Lockheed Martin spokesperson told Breaking Defense that the missing components “are unserviceable and deemed low risk for exploitation."
First German F-35 rolls off the line
German defense minister Boris Pistorius called the F-35 “a promise that Germany will step up to defend itself and defend its allies.”