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US approves potential $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35s to Saudi Arabia

Package includes 48 stealth fighters, 49 Pratt & Whitney engines and support equipment; Washington says it will not alter the regional military balance as US intelligence warns of possible Chinese access to sensitive technology

Reuters | 09.17.26

Report: US intelligence fears China could access F-35 technology in $24B Saudi deal

Pentagon assessments warn Riyadh’s military ties with Beijing and use of Chinese telecom equipment could expose sensitive jet systems, while Israel raises concerns over its regional military edge

ynet Global | 09.17.26

25 ביוני צבא בריטניה מסוק Merlin HM2 טס מעל מטוס קרב F-35B (דגם נחיתה והמראה אנכית של F-35 ) על גבי נושאת המטוסים הבריטית HMS Prince of Wales במהלך תרגיל נאט"ו בים ליד נורבגיה

$109 million marine F-35B goes down near San Diego after pilot ejects

Marine Corps F-35B pilot ejects safely before stealth fighter crashes near San Diego’s Miramar base; The jet was destroyed in a Class A mishap, with the pilot taken to a medical facility

AP | 07.31.26

'3-0 victory': Turkey’s roundabout deal may clear way for F-35s

Ankara reportedly looking to sell its Russian-made S-400 defense system, potentially lifting US sanctions, restoring access to stealth jets and securing advanced engines for its indigenous fighter jet program

ynet | 07.10.26

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו נשיא ארצות הברית דונלד טראמפ

Netanyahu tells Trump Erdogan’s anti-Israel rhetoric is reaching dangerous levels

PM raises concerns over Turkish officials’ rhetoric and says Israel must preserve air superiority as Washington weighs selling F-35 jets to Ankara

Itamar Eichner | 07.10.26

'Israel must remain stronger than our enemies': Netanyahu hints at concern over Turkey F-35 deal

Speaking at an air force graduation, PM says Israel must preserve air superiority as Washington weighs selling stealth jets to Ankara; Katz warns Iran: 'Israel's long arm will reach you'

Elisha Ben Kimon | 07.09.26

Israel urges US to downgrade F-35 jets if Turkey deal goes ahead

Despite Trump’s signals that he may sell advanced stealth fighters to Ankara, Israeli officials believe the deal can still be blocked or conditioned on Turkey cutting alleged terror-finance channels to Hamas and Hezbollah

Itamar Eichner | 07.08.26

טראמפ וארדואן בטקס קבלת פנים באנקרה לפני פסגת נאט"ו

Trump says he prevented ‘loyal’ Turkey from attacking Israel, weighs F-35 sale

At NATO summit meeting with Erdogan in Ankara, Trump praised Turkey’s loyalty and said a decision was coming on F-35 jets, while Erdogan said Trump had promised Ankara five aircraft and ‘always keeps his promises’

ynet | 07.07.26

Turkey’s Erdogan goes from NATO outlier to key ally as Europe rearms

Europe’s military buildup and Trump’s push for greater allied defense spending have transformed Ankara from NATO’s most difficult member into one of its most valuable

Elyasaf Kosman | 07.07.26

נשיא טורקיה ארדואן , בנימין נתניהו, מטוס F 35

Netanyahu warns F-35s for Turkey would endanger Israel

Ahead of NATO summit, prime minister tells Fox News Ankara should not receive advanced stealth jets or engines, warning the move would upset the Middle East power balance and threaten Israel’s air superiority

ynet | 07.06.26

Israel and Greece are increasingly concerned that Trump may let Turkey buy F-35 stealth jets again

Israel fears Turkish F-35 deal could put Israeli-made parts in Ankara’s hands

Euractiv reports growing concern in Jerusalem and Athens that the Trump administration may consider restoring Ankara’s access to the stealth fighter program, seven years after Turkey was removed over its purchase of Russia’s S-400 air defense system

Itamar Eichner | 06.30.26

Former US Marine Corps fighter pilot and TOPGUN instructor Dave Berke

From TOPGUN to real war: Former Marine fighter pilot reflects on Iran strikes, combat risk and leadership

Former TOPGUN instructor Dave Berke says even world’s most advanced fighter jets face danger and praises Israeli, US air operations during recent strikes on Iran ; Berke opens up about combat pressure, leadership under fire and why military professionalism matters most

Alexandra Lukash | 05.27.26

Israel signs $34 million Elbit deal to extend F-35 range

Defense Ministry says external fuel tank system will be adapted from an existing Cyclone design for F-16 jets and is expected to reduce reliance on aerial refueling during long-range missions

ynet Global | 05.14.26

With sights on Iran, Israel greenlights multi-billion dollar F-15, F-35 deal

Ministers give go-ahead to major defense deal, including a fourth F-35 squadron from Lockheed Martin and a second F-15IA squadron from Boeing, as part of 350 billion-shekel military buildup plan

Elisha Ben Kimon, Itamar Eichner | 05.03.26

US F-35 fighter jet hit by Iranian fire, makes emergency landing

US Central Command confirms the plane made an emergency landing at a US military base, and said the pilot is in stable condition; incident, which is under investigation, marks first time Iran has hit an American or Israeli plane since start of war

Ron Crissy | 03.19.26