F-35

US investigating how sensitive F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong ended up in China's hands - report

Sensitive F-35 stealth fighter parts ended up in Chinese hands after a shipment was diverted to Hong Kong, with US lawmakers investigating how the incident occurred.

The F-35 "Adir" fighter jet.
 An F-35 plane stands on the tarmac at Nevatim Air Force Base.

US approves possible F-35 Saudi deal despite Israeli push to link normalization, sale - analysis

The F-35 "Adir" fighter jet.

Classified F-35 aircraft components disappear after diverted to Hong Kong from Australia - report

Newly acquired Polish F-35 Lightning II stealth strike fighters, named 'Husarz' in reference to the Polish "winged hussar" cavalry units, fly in formation accompanied by F-16 jets during a flypast over Westerplatte, as part of the celebratory event dubbed "Welcome to Poland", in Gdansk, Poland, June

Israel will seek to purchase new weapons systems from US as compensation for Saudi F-35 sale


House urges Trump to halt F-35 sale to Turkey over Israel partnership, Russian intel. concerns

"Hardly a day goes by that Erdogan doesn't call for the destruction of the State of Israel... we will also draw the attention of our American friends to these statements," Netanyahu said.

 U.S. President Donald Trump and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan gesture as they pose for a photo, at a world leaders' summit on ending the Gaza war, amid a U.S.-brokered prisoner-hostage swap and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, October 13, 2025.

US approves potential $250 million fighter jet sale with Australia, says no impact on readiness

"It is vital to the US national interest to assist our ally in developing and maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability," the statement said.

Carrier Air Wing 1 conducts routine flight operations from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, February 1, 2025; illustrative.

Trump hints at plan to help modernize Turkey's airforce, reviewing giving Erdogan F-35 fighter jets

The issue generating the greatest concern in Israel is the possibility that Turkey could eventually regain access to the F-35 stealth fighter program.

US President Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shake hands as they pose for a photo at a world leaders' summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, October 13, 2025

US reviewing F-35 fighter jets sale to Turkey as Trump pushes $700 million jet engine deal

Vice President JD Vance said that the US could sell Turkey F-35 fighter jets, but further review is necessary to ensure compliance with US law.

An F-35 pilot prepares for take off from the Vermont Air National Guard Base with the flag of the United States, in South Burlington, Vermont, US, May 22, 2020

As US F-35 stealth fighters are struggling, do Israel's remain combat-ready?

Multiple Israeli sources said that the Jewish state's F-35s have remained more combat-ready than the report detailed for American F-35s, though none were willing to provide specific numbers.

An IAF F-35 participates in Operation Roaring Lion, March 5, 2026.

Quick killing of two Hamas heads shows IDF transforms enemy leaders into target practice - analysis

Israel has killed two top Hamas military chiefs in 11 days, demonstrating near-total surveillance, air supremacy, and intelligence capabilities across Gaza and the Middle East.

A Hamas fighter carries a rifle in the Gaza Strip, last year. Hamas is reportedly prepared to hand over not only weapons tied to internal security, but the broader machinery of governance to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, the writer says.

IRGC claims it shot down MQ-9 reaper drone, fired at F-35 and intel drone over Iranian airspace

The IRGC added that it reserved the "legitimate and definite" right to retaliate against any ceasefire violations by the US, state media reported.

An MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted drone aircraft performs aerial maneuvers over Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, US, June 25, 2015.

NYT defends op-ed on Palestinian abuse as Israel’s military readies new F-35 upgrade

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise. 

People walk by The New York Times building in Manhattan, New York City, US, September 16, 2025.

Air force expansion propels Israel to a major military power - analysis

Although Israel doesn’t have aircraft carriers or the ability to project its air power globally, additional F-35 purchases makes Israel a global leader in the use of the aircraft.

An IAF F-35 participates in Operation Roaring Lion, March 5, 2026.

Israel to double its number of F-35 fighter jets with 100 new aircraft

The NIS 350 billion deal resolves the debate over which plane to invest in, resulting in a much larger budget to cover both.

Rendering of an F-15IA; illustrative, May 2, 2026.