F-35 Gains 25% Cooling Boost with New P40 System
Honeywell proposes the P40 to elevate the F-35’s cooling capacity from 32 to 40 kW starting in 2029—a key stepping stone prior to a more […]
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Germany’s First F-35A Deepens Berlin’s Anchor to the United States
Germany’s first F-35A arrives following the collapse of the FCAS fighter project, strengthening Berlin’s military and industrial integration with the United States. In Summary Germany […]
Why the Rafale Remains Competitive Against the F-35 on the Export Market
Facing the F-35 and Russian fighters, the Rafale is winning contracts thanks to its capabilities, support, and a highly sought-after strategic autonomy. Summary The export […]
Finland Assembles Its First F135 Engine for Its F-35As
Patria completes assembly of Finland’s first F135 engine for the F-35A, a key industrial milestone for Helsinki and the resilience of NATO’s northern flank. In […]
Canada Prepares Its Arctic Bases for the Arrival of the F-35A
Canada is preparing Cold Lake and its northern bases for the F-35A to modernize NORAD, facing a major challenge: supporting the fighter in the Arctic. […]
German F-35 arrives just as FCAS fractures
The first German F-35A will be delivered in 2026. It will replace the Tornado, secure NATO’s nuclear mission, and redefine the future of FCAS. In […]
F-35: The Software Bug Threatening the Stealth Fighter’s Promise
TR-3 is intended to give the F-35 the power it needs for Block 4. But software delays are exposing the program’s limitations. In Summary The […]
Canada relies on the F-35 to defend the Arctic
Ottawa is financing 14 more F-35s up front, without approving a fleet of more than 100. The real issue is the Arctic: sovereignty, sensors, NORAD, […]
The fuel-cooled F-35: when a fuel tank that is too hot can ground it
The F-35 uses its fuel as a cooler. The surprising result is that a fuel tank that is too hot can trigger a refusal to […]
11 more F-35As: Brussels takes responsibility, but wants “Made in Europe”
Brussels finalizes 11 more F-35As and wants to “Europeanize” them via Cameri. Military relevance, integration, costs, schedule, and limitations. Summary Belgium is finalizing the purchase […]