Growing Tensions within NATO over F-35 Fighter Jets

Growing tensions within NATO over the U.S. stance on Ukraine and President Trump's trade war are jeopardizing the alliance's airpower strategy involving the F-35 fighters. Several NATO members are reconsidering their plans to purchase F-35s, with concerns over cost, compatibility, and trust in the U.S. The F-35 program, plagued by cost overruns and technical issues, offers advanced capabilities but faces criticism and skepticism from both allies and U.S. officials.

Argentina buys F-16 fighter jets from Denmark

Argentina signs deal to buy 24 F-16 fighter jets from Denmark for $300 million, as Denmark transitions to new F-35 aircraft.

Arms Package Transfer to Israel

Rep. Brian Mast criticizes House Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi, for urging Biden to reconsider arms package transfer to Israel that includes F-35 fighter jets after F-35s helped deter Iran and its proxies' aerial attacks on Israel. Pelosi and 39 other Democrats implored Biden to withhold offensive arms transfers to Israel until a full investigation into an airstrike that unintentionally killed World Central Kitchen aid workers.