The Romanian Ministry of National Defence (MApN) has submitted to parliament a request for approval to purchase an initial 32 US based Lockheed Martin F-35 Fighters, as per a report by Antena 3 CNN. This initial package, which would equip two squadrons, is worth USD 6.5 Billion (EUR 5.9 Bn). And, it would include engines,…
Israel has approved the purchase of a third squadron of F-35 stealth jets from United States (US) in a deal worth $3 billion. These additional 25 fighter aircrafts manufactured by Lockheed Martin will bring the number of F-35s in Israel’s air force to 75. Also, Lockheed Martin and engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney have agreed…
The United States Department of Defense has reportedly turned down Thailand’s request to buy advanced fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets over issues of training and technical requirements. The US State Department believes that Thailand does not have sufficient infrastructure to support the F-35. Explicitly, concerns were raised with regards time constraints, technical requirements and maintenance compatibility,…
