US Air Force admits F-35 fails to replace aging F-16 fleet
|

US Air Force admits F-35 fails to replace aging F-16 fleet

US Air Force admits F-35 Lightning II fails to replace the aging F-16 fleet and announces the need for a new fighter jet. The new aircraft would be budget conscious and have less technological prowess as of F-35. The US Air Force is launching a months-long study of tactical aviation requirements, seeking a force mix…

US government approves the sale of 105 F-35 fighter jets to Japan

US government approves the sale of 105 F-35 fighter jets to Japan

The US government on Thursday, 9 July announced that it has approved the sale of 105 F-35 stealth multi-role fighter jets to Japan. The estimated cost of the sale of 105 fighter jets is around $23.11 billion.  The Japanese government has asked for 105 F-35 stealth aircraft which includes 63 F-35A (The traditional version of…