F 35 LIGHTNING II JET
An AI-controlled fighter jet took the Air Force leader for a historic ride. What that means for war
AI marks one of the biggest advances in military aviation since the introduction of stealth in the early 1990s, and the Air Force has aggressively leaned in. Even though the technology is not fully developed, the service is planning for an AI-enabled fleet of more than 1,000 unmanned warplanes, the first of them operating by 2028.
F-35 Crash: U.S. military jet pilot calls 911 from South Carolina home after ejection. Here’s what happened to his plane
A US military F-35 fighter jet pilot, whose plane went missing and crashed, contacted emergency services. He ejected, landing in a South Carolina home, seeking help. The pilot informed 911, stating the plane had crashed, requesting rescue efforts. Remarkably, the jet continued flying unmanned, possibly due to flight control software. This raised difficulties in the search and rescue operation.
Too stealthy? -- US military jet disappears from skies
When the F-35 disappeared over South Carolina on Sunday, Joint Base Charleston (JBC) issued a plaintive call on social media asking for anyone who had information to call in.
US adds two B-1B Lancer heavy bomber jets at Aero India
Major General Julian C Cheater, Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs, said, "The B-1 offers flexible options to senior leaders and combatant commanders. Greater integration with our allies and partners throughout the region is a positive step towards greater interoperability."
F-35 fighter demonstrates prowess with stunning aerial display at Aero India
The F-35A Lightning II from Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska was on static display In addition to the F-35, an F-16 Fighting Falcon duo also conducted aerial demonstrations, showcasing the capability of one of the USAF's leading fighter jets.
Watch: US Air Force's F-35 debuts at Aero India 2023
United States Air Force's fifth-generation fighter, the multirole F-35A Lightning II made its debut at Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru on Monday. After a journey from Hill Air Force Base in Utah, US F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team impressed crowds with a demo of its unique aerial capabilities T...
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US Air Force's F-35 to debut at Aero India 2023
After a journey from Hill Air Force Base in Utah, US F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team will impress crowds with a demo of its unique aerial capabilities The F-35A Lightning II from Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska will be on static display.
F-35 crashes at Air Force base in Utah; pilot ejected safely
Brock Thurgood said the pilot landed near his property near the base, KSL.com reported. Thurgood said the pilot was "walking and he was coherent," but noted his hands were "bloodied up and he was a little banged up." "I don't know how I'd be after I was in a plane crash but he was surprisingly tough," Thurgood said.
Swiss to sign deal to buy F-35 fighters before referendum
Switzerland chose the F-35 last year as its next-generation fighter jet, angering opponents who said they would ensure a referendum was held to overturn what they called an unnecessary "Ferrari" option.
Jolted by Ukraine war, Germany to buy US-made F-35s to replace aging bombers
Germany's air force commander, Ingo Gerhartz, said the current war in Ukraine made it necessary to choose Lockheed Martin's F-35s. Previously, the government had considered replacing the Luftwaffe's Tornados with a mix of different U.S. and European-made aircraft.
US recovers stealth jet lost in South China Sea
The F-35C Lightning II was retrieved on Wednesday from a depth of 12,400 feet (3,780 meters) using a remotely operated vehicle that attached lift lines from a ship's crane.
US combat jet crashes in South China Sea exercise, 7 hurt
A US Navy F35C Lightning II combat jet conducting exercises in the South China Sea crashed while trying to land on the deck of an American aircraft carrier, injuring seven sailors, the military said.
Swiss pick US F-35 jet and Patriot missiles for defence needs
The aircraft beat bids from Boeing's F/A-18 Super Hornet, the Rafale from France's Dassault and the four-nation Eurofighter built by Germany- and Spain-backed Airbus, Italy's Leonardo and Britain's BAE Systems.
Airbus offers to assemble Eurofighter in Switzerland to win $6.5 billion deal: Report
Germany, Italy, Spain and Britain, who make the Eurofighter, have also offered Bern sweeping political cooperation should it win the Swiss contest between two U.S. and two European fighter jets, which are to be delivered by 2025.
Lockheed Martin F-35 leads in fighter jet evaluation: Swiss broadcaster SRF
The government is supposed to decide this month among the Eurofighter from Airbus, the Rafale from France's Dassault, Boeing's F/A-18 Super Hornet, or the F35-A.
Queen Elizabeth II visits navy carrier ahead of deployment
The trip comes after the British government's review of defense and foreign policy recommended that the U.K. "tilt" its focus towards the Indo-Pacific region, in response to China's growing influence on the world stage.
UK Carrier Strike Group ready to sail to India for military exercises
The CSG consists of Royal Air Force F35B stealth fighter jets on board and is also accompanied by Royal Navy ships, a submarine armed with Tomahawk cruise missiles, naval helicopters and a company of Royal Marines.
'Who is our enemy?' Neutral Switzerland votes on fighter jets to replace F/A-18 Hornets
"Who is our enemy? Who is attacking a small, neutral country - surrounded by NATO?" asked Priska Seiler Graf, a member of parliament for the left-leaning Social Democrats. "It's really absurd."
On eve of Trump's visit, India finalises $3.5 billion defence deals to be inked with US
India has finalized two more mega defence deals with the US, together worth over $3.5 billion (Rs 25,000 crore) for 30 heavy-duty armed helicopters, in the run-up to President Donald Trump’s visit here on February 24-25. These soon-to-be-inked deals will take the total value of Indian defence contracts bagged by the US since 2007 to beyond $20 billion mark.
Defence ministry to seek Cabinet nod for prototype of desi stealth jet
The defence establishment plans to seek the Cabinet Committee on Security’s approval for the detailed design and prototype development of the advanced medium combat aircraft by early next year with the IAF committed to the development of FGFA.
US may offer F-35 fighter if India scraps S-400 deal
The US has been increasing pressure on India over the S-400 deal that was signed in October last year.
Singapore to replace its ageing F-16 fighter jets with F-35 warplanes
Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen in June last year had said that Singapore was evaluating a range of options, including Lockheed Martin's F-35, Europe's Eurofighter Typhoon and Chinese-made stealth fighters to replace F-16s.
Why America’s two best fighter jets can’t talk to each other
Both the Raptor and Lightning II are known as “fifth-generation” aircraft because of their stealth, sensors and other capabilities.
Pakistan on equipment buying spree to fight militancy
Last year, the US Congress stopped the sale of eight F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan but the move did not affect the weapons needed to combat terrorists.
China tests latest stealth fighter aircraft FC-31 Gyrfalcon; strategically important for India as Pak shows interest in jet
India is yet to have stealth aircraft in its arsenal. The jet can carry eight tonnes of weapons. The plane can hold six missiles in its internal weapons bay and another six under its wings.
Nifty nears 8,650, Sensex up over 350 points, above 28,500; top bets
The S&P BSE Sensex recouped losses and was trading in the positive terrain after it slipped about 100 points in intraday trade on Wednesday.
India's biggest defence project plan hits hurdle as Russia hikes cost
The final design contract now being negotiated was pegged at $11 bn, with India and Russia sharing $5.5 bn each towards the cost of designing.
Interested in joint strike fighters, US asks India
The US, which lost a bid for a $11 billion contract for 126 war planes, has now offered New Delhi partnership in the development of the world’s most advanced flying machine, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
US may allow India to buy F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter
The United States may allow India to participate in the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) programme and eventual purchase of its fifth generation F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter, according to a top Pentagon official.
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