A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
By Ray Jaworowski, Senior Aerospace Analyst, Forecast International. Lockheed Martin formally delivered Turkey’s first two F-35A Joint Strike Fighters on June 21. However, the milestone occurred amidst various moves within the U.S. …
F-35s Delivered to Turkey as Congress Considers Its Next Move Read More
Israel has used its F-35s in combat in the Middle East. Israeli Major-General Amikam Norkin, who commands the Air Force, confirmed this week that Israel has used its F-35s operationally. …
Israel Confirms F-35 Operational Use Read More Israel is preparing to receive another batch of F-35 fighter jets. By the end of this week, Israel is due to receive its fourth batch of F-35 stealth fighter jets. …
New F-35 Batch to Arrive to Israel Read Moreby Shaun McDougall, Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of 18 F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and associated equipment to Canada as part of a potential deal …
U.S. Approves Canadian Super Hornet Deal that May Never Happen Read More Israel will take delivery of its third batch of F-35s. The Times of Israel reported on September 13, 2017 that a pair of F-35 fighter jets took off from the …
Third F-35 Batch to Arrive in Israel Read Moreby Carter Palmer, Power Systems Specialist, Forecast International. Despite drawing equal amounts of praise and ire, the F-35 program is in a continual process of progressing as the airframe surpasses …
F135 Builds On P&W Legacy to Power the F-35 Read More Israel has signed another agreement for the purchase of F-35 stealth fighter jets. Over the weekend, the Israeli Ministry of Defense said it signed a deal with F-35 manufacturer Lockheed …
Israel Purchases 17 More F-35s Read Moreby Shaun McDougall, Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. Forecast International is pleased to announce the launch of a newly enhanced U.S. Defense Budget Forecast database, now featuring the ability to track major …
Forecast International Launches Improved U.S. Defense Budget Database Read More Israel’s government has officially sent a letter to the United States to complete the purchase of another 17 F-35s, according to Israeli media i24. Citing Walla News, i24 reported on …
Israel to Complete Purchase of 17 F-35s Read More Israel will receive an additional F-35 from Lockheed Martin in the coming years that will be specifically designed to allow the country to test upgrades for the aircraft. Flight Global …
Israel to Receive Test F-35 Read More