The Dassault Rafale and the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II are two of the most advanced fighter jets in the world. While both aircraft are designed to perform a wide range of missions, there are significant differences between the two. Both these aircraft are designed and developed with different philosophies and capabilities in mind. Here…
The PLA Air force has started decommissioning its old Chengdu J-7 fighter jets with the more advanced next-generation aircraft. Global Times reported. The J-7 fighter jets are currently part of an aviation brigade affiliated with the PLA Western Theater Command Air Force. The Air Force has recently conducted combat-oriented exercises and these exercises were the…
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…
The US government has approved the sale of $23.37 billion worth of advanced weapons to the UAE. This includes 50 F-35 lightning-ll fighter jets, MQ-9B drones, and a package of air-to-air and air-to-surface munition.
Pentagon estimated the lifetime cost of the F-35 fighter jet program at more than $1.5 trillion over 50 years, making it the most expensive fighter jet program in US history