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F-35
F-35 and Eurofighter Eliminated From S. Korea’s FX-III Competition
Boeing’s F-15 Silent Eagle is now the sole candidate vying for the $7.43 billion contract to build 60 fighter jets.
America Pivots to Asia; Europe Arms It
European firms are providing their Asian customers with some core capabilities.
Is the F-35 the Worst Plane Ever?
Plus, the war over how the US should wage war on China. Thursday defense links.
US Conducts “Sweeping Overhaul” of Pacific War Plans
Plus, the Pentagon won’t terminate the F-35 program, but it may mothball 3 aircraft carriers. Friday defense links.
US is Encircling China with Fighter Jets and Stealth Bombers
Plus, Washington is still considering selling submarines to Taiwan. Tuesday defense links.
Russia Delays India’s 5th-Gen. Fighter Program
Production delays and cost hikes will likely delay the delivery of India’s first fifth-generation aircraft beyond 2022.
Pakistani Taliban Join the Fight in Syria
Plus, Taiwan wants to purchase F-35s from the United States. Monday defense links.
Russia to Deliver S-300 Air Defense to Syria
Plus, surprise! China has stolen F-35 fighter jet data. Friday defense and security links.
Abenomics Threatens Japan’s F-35s?
Plus, South Korea to build a “pre-emptive missile destruction system” by 2020. Wednesday security links.
Canada Needs a Strategic Rethink
The Canadian Armed Forces continue to be Atlantic heavy even as Ottawa’s interests are increasingly in the Pacific.
F-35 JSF: "A Phenomenal Flying Machine"
Can the F-35 wow defense experts? We present the top defense and foreign policy articles for your weekend.
Should Middle Powers Integrate or Go it Alone?
Middle powers have an interesting choice when it comes to procurement policies. Robert Farley explains.