The Belgian F-35 incident in the Azores: when arrival turns into a joke
During its transatlantic flight, one of the four Belgian F-35A Lightning IIs was grounded in the Azores: history, causes, consequences, and surprise surrounding the Belgian […]
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Norwegian F-35As participate in NATO nuclear exercise
Oslo commits its F-35As to escort bombers during NATO nuclear exercise. A milestone for the alliance and a full-scale test of the F-35’s capabilities. Summary […]
Germany orders 15 F-35As to bring its fleet to 50 aircraft
Germany plans to order 15 additional F-35A aircraft, bringing its fleet to 50 aircraft. Challenges, budget and European benefits. Summary Berlin has decided to order […]
Danish reinforcement: 16 additional F-35As, heading for 43 aircraft
Denmark has confirmed the purchase of 16 more F-35As (43 in total) and is accelerating its air and Arctic capabilities. Capacity issues, timetable, costs and […]
US F-35B catches fire in Japan: warning about STOVL engine
A US F-35B caught fire on October 17, 2025, while landing in Iwakuni. This incident highlights the technical challenges of STOVL engines and weighs on […]
Future Belgian fighter pilots will be trained exclusively on the F-35
Belgium is relying on the F-35 for all of its fighter pilot training, which is now being conducted in the United States at Luke AFB, […]
F-35 flight data: a strategic asset but a source of dependence on Washington
F-35s collect and share sensitive data with the United States, raising questions about confidentiality, sovereignty, and regional strategies. In summary The F-35 Lightning II fighter […]
With the 924th Fighter Group deactivated, the A-10 gives way to the F-35A
The deactivation of the 924th Fighter Group at Davis-Monthan seals the withdrawal of the A-10 in favor of the F-35A. Issues, missions, and budgets: technical […]
F-22 Raptor vs F-35 Lightning II: which is better?
Technical analysis of the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II: design, performance, missions, pilot training, costs, and strategic differences. An aerial duel at the top […]
Belgium confirms purchase of 11 F-35As and increases defense budget
Detailed analysis of Belgium’s plan to acquire 11 F-35As in 2025, the defense budget, the US choice over European options, and the industrial benefits. In […]