fifth-generation fighter

Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II 20-5617 US Air Force (USAF)

Military Aviation News May 12, 2026

Homestead Air Reserve Base Selected as Preferred Site for Next-Generation F-35A Fleet

Aviation News – The Department of the Air Force has designated Homestead Air Reserve Base in Florida as the candidate location to host 24 F-35A…

Military Aviation News May 6, 2026

U.S. Air Force Deploys F-22 Raptor Stealth Fighters to Kadena Air Base to Bolster Indo-Pacific Security

Aviation News – F-22 Raptors from Alaska and Virginia have arrived at Kadena Air Base in Japan, marking the latest strategic fighter rotation aimed at…

Lockheed Martin F-35A 69-8702 Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF)

Military Aviation News January 9, 2026

Lockheed Martin Delivers Record 191 F-35 Jets in 2025

Aviation News – Lockheed Martin delivered a record 191 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets in 2025, setting a new benchmark for the program and reinforcing…

Military Aviation News December 22, 2025

Russia Begins Flight Tests of New Engine on Su-57 Fighter

Aviation News – Russia has begun flight testing a new engine on its Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation fighter, marking a step toward more powerful and efficient propulsion…

Belgium Welcomes Its First F-35s at Florennes Air Base

Military Aviation News October 24, 2025

Delayed Fourth Belgian F-35 Finally Arrives, Completing Initial Home-Based Squadron

AviationNews – The Belgian Air Component has now received its fourth F-35A Lightning II fighter jet at Florennes Air Base, completing the aircraft’s first home-stationed…

Military Aviation News October 18, 2025

Russia to Start Su-75 Checkmate Prototype Assembly in 2025

AviationNews – Russia is set to begin assembly of its first Su-75 Checkmate prototype in 2025, according to its Minister of Industry and Trade. The…

Military Aviation News June 10, 2025

Pakistan Becomes First Foreign Customer of Chinese J-35 Stealth Fighter

Pakistan has agreed to purchase up to 40 Chinese J-35 fighter jets, becoming the first international buyer of China’s latest stealth aircraft. The J-35A was…