F-35
Iran war costs US military 81 aircraft, up to $3.3 billion in losses, congressional report finds
The total cost of the aircraft lost since February is between $1.9 billion and $3.3 billion. Among the aircraft lost are some of the most advanced weapons in the US arsenal, including the F-35A.
US investigating how sensitive F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong ended up in China's hands - report
US approves possible F-35 Saudi deal despite Israeli push to link normalization, sale - analysis
Classified F-35 aircraft components disappear after diverted to Hong Kong from Australia - report
Netanyahu to meet Trump for more than just Iran: Gaza, Saudi nuclear plan, Turkey on the line
Netanyahu and Trump are also at odds over other issues, including the recent US-Saudi nuclear deal, the pending sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, and the extent of operations in Gaza and Lebanon.
Congressional ‘BRRRRT Act’ seeks to keep the A-10 flying, but veteran pilot warns of capability gap
The legislation comes amid a long-running debate over the future of the A-10 and whether newer aircraft can adequately replace its close air support and combat search-and-rescue capabilities.
Turkey does not meet legal requirements to receive F-35, State Department says - exclusive
According to the letter, no F-35 aircraft can be transferred to Turkey until Ankara fully complies with US law.
Has Israel been sidelined as the new regional order is being written? - opinion
Israel fought the wars, paid the price, and transformed the region – only for others to write the new Middle East without it.
Trump, Erdogan, and the F-35 enigma - opinion
Turkey’s F-35 struggle is not just about aircraft; it is about trust, intelligence, and the future of a NATO alliance.
US planning to send additional F-16, F-35 fighter jets to Middle East - report
According to a CNN report citing a US official, the fighter jets and more aerial refueling aircraft will be relocated from bases in Europe.
Turkey could work around US limits to F-35 if sale happens, Israeli defense officials stress
Though the UAE and Saudi Arabia dropped their interest in F-35s after US legislation imposed limits on the aircraft, Israeli defense officials worry that Turkey won't be affected the same way.
Turkey's Fidan tones down Israel rhetoric, says 'no reason for open conflict' amid F-35 push
Complaining of the alleged anti-Ankara rhetoric coming from Jerusalem, Fidan directed criticism at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition and select members of the opposition.
Turkey says it hopes US will lift sanctions soon, continues push for F-35 fighter jets
President Donald Trump said he would lift sanctions on Turkey after the US Congress passed legislation requiring Turkey to give up the Russian S-400 defense system in exchange for F-35s.
As Iran fades, Turkey emerges as Israel's biggest strategic threat
DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Netanyahu’s campaign against selling F-35s to Ankara reflects a growing conviction in Jerusalem that Turkey is shaping up to be Israel’s principal long-term challenge.
