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F-35
‘The End of History’: 25 Years On
By Zachary Keck
Plus, is amphibious assault not dead after all? Pacific Realist links.
Would You Like an F-35 With Your Aegis?
By Zachary Keck
It’s no coincidence that the Asian nations with Aegis combat systems are also the ones buying the F-35.
New Chinese Destroyers May be Able to Undermine F-35's Stealth
By Ankit Panda
Plus, military spending in Asia, Iran's drones, and the South China Sea. Mid-week links.
Australia’s Big F-35 Commitment
By Mike Yeo
Despite criticism of the fighter aircraft, Canberra goes all in with a record defense acquisition.
State Media: China Can’t Stop the F-35
By Zachary Keck
Plus, is China’s military a paper dragon? Wednesday defense and security links.
Australia to Purchase 58 More F-35 Fighters
By Zachary Keck
On Wednesday Australia announced it will buy 58 additional F-35s joint strike fighters for $12.4 billion.
Japan Loosens Restrictions on Arms Exports As China Looks On
By Shannon Tiezzi
Japan's decision to allow more arms exports leads to caution and suspicion in China.
Are Fighters the New Capital Ships?
By Robert Farley
Air war has, in effect, become as costly as naval war. What are the implications for strategy?
South Korea to Purchase F-35s
By Zachary Keck
South Korea has officially selected the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter to replace its aging F-4 and F-5 fleet.
F-35 Secrets in China's J-20?
By Ankit Panda
Plus, North Korea may be in the clear in Libya, NATO's plans for nuclear bomb integration, and more.
Why Singapore Wants the F-35
By Carl Thayer
Singapore is studying the F-35B Lightning as part of its larger effort to gain air dominance in its neighborhood.
US Firm Under Investigation For Using Made-in-China Parts in F-35 Components
By Ankit Panda
Also, Chinese military planning changes, a U.S.-South Korean military deal, and Edward Snowden in India. Mid-week links.