F-35
Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from F-35, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 171 stories have been published about F-35 which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from F-35, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 171 stories have been published about F-35 which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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US Air Force · WashingtonAir Combat Command grounded the advanced fighters Friday in order to speed up inspections of ejection seat cartridges. The part that explodes to propel an aviator out of the cockpit and prompts their parachute to open. The U.K. Royal Air Force also stopped non-essential flights for its Red Arrows jets and Typhoon warplanes after a safety concern arose with its ejection seats.See the Story
Air Force grounds F-35 fleet over faulty component
47% Center coverage: 21 sources
US & CanadaThe Pentagon has temporarily halted deliveries of F-35 fighters. The move follows the discovery that the raw materials used for a magnet in the plane were produced in China. The Pentagon has decided the magnets are safe for flight and do not put sensitive program information at risk. Lockheed Martin said that, going forward, turbomachine production will use magnets made from another alloy.See the Story
Pentagon stops F-35 deliveries after discovery of engine part made in China
39% Right coverage: 13 sources
Europe · GermanyUS State Department approves potential sale of F-35 fighter jets, munitions to Germany. Potential deal for advanced stealth fighter came after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged an upgrade to his country's military following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Principle contractors for the deal include Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Raytheon Technologies.See the Story
U.S. State Dept approves potential sale of F-35 fighters, munitions to Germany
Coverage: 5 sources
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US & CanadaSwiss officials formally sign a contract to acquire three dozen F-35 fighter jets. The planned purchase has already been signed by the United States. The new jets are to replace the country's aging fleet of F/A-18 Hornets and F-5 Tigers. Swiss constitution holds that Switzerland is a neutral country, curtailing its ability to take part in foreign conflicts.See the Story
Swiss sign controversial US$6B deal to purchase F-35 fighters
45% Center coverage: 9 sources
MilitaryThe pause does not affect F-35s already delivered and being flown by the Air Force, Navy and Marines. A magnet being used in the advanced jets includes an alloy from China. Lockheed Martin says the program supports tens of thousands of jobs in Texas. The company plans to keep its Fort Worth production line rolling during the pause.See the Story
Fort Worth-Built F-35 Fighter Deliveries on Hold Over Use of Chinese Components
80% Right coverage: 5 sources
Fighter JetsPentagon has stopped accepting new F-35 jets to check that a magnet is in compliance with U.S. procurement laws. The pause occurred in recent days, according to a source familiar with the situation. The alloy in the magnet that serves an engine pump comes from China, the person said.See the Story
Pentagon stops accepting F-35 jets to check for Chinese content
67% Right coverage: 6 sources
F-35 · Kentucky1st Lt. Kelsey Flannery made history earlier this month by piloting an F-35 fighter jet. Flannery has been training for three years to pilot the F- 35A Lightning II. The 30-year-old daughter of an Air Force pilot said she always knew she wanted to fly for the military.See the Story
The Air National Guard's first female F-35 pilot is from Northern Kentucky
83% Center coverage: 6 sources
US & CanadaSwitzerland's defense department says any delay to the planned multibillion-dollar acquisition of U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets would have grave consequences for Swiss security. Opponents succeeded in a campaign to put the purchase to a referendum. The Swiss government announced that campaigners had cleared the bar of 100,000 signatures on a petition.See the Story
Swiss gov't warns about possible lag in fighter jet purchase
57% Center coverage: 7 sources
F-35The federal Liberal government announced in March that the F-35 had beaten out Saab's Gripen in the $19-billion competition to buy 88 new fighter jets. Saab Canada president Simon Carroll complained that there shouldn't be anything to negotiate at this stage in the game. The federal department responsible for leading the competition and negotiations pushed back, saying it is following the steps.See the Story
Swedish jet maker complains Ottawa not following rules with F-35 negotiations
67% Center coverage: 3 sources
Europe · SwitzerlandSwitzerland signs contract to buy 36 US F-35 stealth fighter jets at a cost of more than six billion francs ($6.2 billion) The selection of the fighter sparked some controversy, particularly in light of the cost overruns of the U.S. fighter program. A Swiss parliamentary investigation did not call into question the selection.See the Story
Switzerland signs deal to buy 36 F-35A fighter jets from US
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
Fighter Jets · IranUnverified report from London-based Elaph said the jets managed to evade Russian and Iranian radar during the drills. Israel and the United States also reportedly carried out secret exercises over the Red Sea. Report comes as the U.S. and its allies move closer to resuming the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, which Israel strongly opposes.See the Story
Israeli F-35’s repeatedly entered Iran's airspace
50% Right coverage: 6 sources
