Tag: Fighter Jets
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F-35 Superior to Gripen in 2021 Defence Department Evaluation: A Clear Lead
Overview of the 2021 Defence Department Evaluation In 2021, a Defence Department evaluation compared two leading fifth-generation and multirole fighter jets: the American-built F-35 and the Swedish JAS 39 Gripen. Reports from the competition indicate that the F-35 demonstrated a decisive edge across several core dimensions including stealth, sensor fusion, data processing, interoperability, and overall…
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F-35 Fighter Jets in Canada: Defence Officials Rally Behind 88-Jet Plan
Defence leaders rally behind the F-35 plan Former senior officers of the Canadian Armed Forces are stepping into the public arena to defend Ottawa’s controversial plan to acquire 88 American F-35 fighter jets. The unified stance from ex-service personnel aims to counter mounting critiques tied to the government’s ongoing discussions with the Swedish aerospace firm…
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F-35 Defenders Rally to Back Canada’s Fighter Jet Plan Amid Saab Contest
Canada’s Fighter Jet Debate Heats Up Canada is at a crossroad in its pursuit of modernizing its air force. The government’s plan to acquire 88 American F-35 fighter jets has sparked a high-stakes contest with Saab’s Swedish Gripen proposal. Now, former high-ranking officers of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are stepping forward to defend the…
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Swedish King’s Visit Signals Canada’s Growing Interest in Saab Military Aircraft
Canada’s Defence Spotlight Turns to Saab Canada’s defence priorities are back in the headlines as a high-profile visit from Sweden underscored a shift in Ottawa’s approach to European aerospace partners. In the days leading up to the federal budget, Saab’s chief executive traveled to Ottawa for talks with Canada’s top government officials, including the country’s…
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Five Materials That Could Make Fighter Jets Nearly Invisible to Radar
Introduction: The Quest for Stealth in Modern Aviation Stealth technology remains a cornerstone of modern air combat, with radar-absorption at the heart of reducing detectability. Researchers and defense programs continue to explore advanced materials that can bend, scatter, or absorb radar waves across broad frequency ranges. While no material guarantees absolute invisibility, a layered approach…
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Poland Boosts Readiness After Russian Attacks on Ukraine
Poland strengthens readiness as a preventive measure Poland’s defense ministry announced on X that the country had dispatched fighter aircraft into its airspace and put ground-based air defense systems on high alert in response to Russia’s attacks on Ukraine. The move is described by the Polish armed forces as preventive and aimed at strengthening Polish…
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Poland Launches Fighter Jets Amid Drone Intrusions
Poland’s Swift Response to Drone Threats In the wake of increasing drone incursions, Poland has taken decisive action by launching its fighter jets. This response indicates heightened military readiness and underscores the nation’s commitment to safeguarding its airspace. As tensions with neighboring nations escalate, particularly with Russia, such measures are not just precautionary but a…
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Greece Considers More F-35 Fighter Jets
Greece’s Military Strategy: The F-35 Decision Athens is currently evaluating the prospect of acquiring additional F-35 fighter jets after 2030. This decision comes as an alternative to the previously considered plan of upgrading its fleet of 38 F-16 Block 50 aircraft to Block 52 standards. The shift in focus toward the F-35 program reflects Greece’s…