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12:21am, 1st August, 2019

U.S. Navy fighter jet crashes in California's desert near base

A U.S. military fighter jet crashed on Wednesday in California at a national park near a Navy air station, leaving the fate of the pilot unknown and injuring seven park visitors, according to military officials and media reports.

Japan military says F-35 fighter jet disappears from radar

7:30am, 9th April, 2019

World

Japan military says F-35 fighter jet disappears from radar

Japan's Air Self-Defence Force said on Tuesday that an F-35 fighter jet disappeared from radar as it was flying over the Pacific Ocean.

MMA fighter McGregor arrested in Florida after fan's phone smashed

4:44am, 12th March, 2019

US

MMA fighter McGregor arrested in Florida after fan's phone smashed

Conor McGregor was arrested in Miami Beach on Monday after a fan said the Irish mixed martial arts fighter smashed his phone and walked off with the shattered remains, police records show.

Who is Martha McSally? Former fighter pilot in Senate reveals her rape

10:01pm, 6th March, 2019

Politics

Who is Martha McSally? Former fighter pilot in Senate reveals her rape

Martha McSally, who shook the U.S. Senate with an unprecedented statement describing her rape by a senior Air Force officer, took an unconventional path to what is sometimes known as the nation's "most exclusive club."

Rolls-Royce scales back on joining Turkish fighter jet project: FT

5:01pm, 3rd March, 2019

Business

Rolls-Royce scales back on joining Turkish fighter jet project: FT

British engine maker Rolls-Royce has scaled back efforts to join a Turkish program to build a new fighter jet, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.

Lockheed unveils new F-21 fighter jet configured for India

12:35am, 20th February, 2019

Business

Lockheed unveils new F-21 fighter jet configured for India

Lockheed Martin offered India a new combat jet, F-21, on Wednesday to be made locally, in a bid to win a large military order worth over $15 billion.

France, Germany agree on next step for fighter jet program

4:31pm, 20th November, 2018

World

France, Germany agree on next step for fighter jet program

France and Germany have reached an agreement on the next steps in a joint program to design a next-generation combat jet, French Defence Minister Florence Parly said on Tuesday.

European F-35 fighter jet users push to drive down operating costs

12:23pm, 10th September, 2018

Business

European F-35 fighter jet users push to drive down operating costs

The U.S. military and European operators of the radar-evading F-35 fighter jet have agreed to work together more closely to help lower the cost of operating the new warplanes as growing numbers arrive in Europe, officials said.

As fighter jets streak overhead, McCain is buried in Annapolis

8:23pm, 2nd September, 2018

US

As fighter jets streak overhead, McCain is buried in Annapolis

Fighter jets roared over the U.S. Naval Academy on Sunday in a final tribute to former Senator John McCain as the Vietnam War hero and two-time presidential candidate was laid to rest at the military college that began his career six decades ago.

Eyeing U.S., Iran says to boost military might, showcases new fighter jet

12:27am, 22nd August, 2018

World

Eyeing U.S., Iran says to boost military might, showcases new fighter jet

Iran said on Tuesday it would boost its military might and also showcased a new fighter jet amid increased tensions with the United States and with regional rivals over conflicts in the Middle East.

U.S. general says future UK fighter jet must be compatible with F-35

2:36pm, 25th July, 2018

UK

U.S. general says future UK fighter jet must be compatible with F-35

The top U.S. Air Force general in Europe on Wednesday said it was critical to ensure any future British fighter jet was compatible with the U.S. F-35 stealth fighter built by Lockheed Martin for a number of U.S. allies, including Britain.

U.S., European allies map out larger role for F-35 fighter

6:20pm, 23rd July, 2018

Business

U.S., European allies map out larger role for F-35 fighter

Lockheed Martin's F-35 fighter jet is arriving in growing numbers in Europe, and is poised to play a much broader role in missile defense and other warfare plans than conventional fighters, according to U.S. and European officials.

Airbus CEO says eyes merger of its, BAE's jet fighter units: Sunday Times

4:33pm, 21st July, 2018

Business

Airbus CEO says eyes merger of its, BAE's jet fighter units: Sunday Times

The chief executive of Airbus said he was open to a merger of his firm's jet fighter business with that of BAE Systems , the Sunday Times reported.

UK to invest 2 billion pounds in new fighter programme through 2025

6:21am, 16th July, 2018

UK

UK to invest 2 billion pounds in new fighter programme through 2025

Britain will invest 2 billion pounds to 2025 to develop a fighter jet called Tempest that could be used with pilots or as a drone, its defence minister said on Monday, unveiling a life-sized model of the new stealthy warplane.

Britain to unveil model of new fighter jet, earmark funds - source

3:05am, 16th July, 2018

UK

Britain to unveil model of new fighter jet, earmark funds - source

Britain's Defence Minister Gavin Williamson will unveil a model of the country's proposed new fighter jet at the Farnborough International Airshow and earmark 2 billion pounds in funding for the project, a source said on Monday.

2:18am, 16th July, 2018

Business

Britain to unveil model of new fighter jet, earmark funds: source

Britain's Defence Minister Gavin Williamson will unveil a model of the country's proposed new fighter jet at the Farnborough International Airshow and earmark 2 billion pounds ($2.65 billion) in funding for the project, a source said on Mon...

UK wants leading role in next-generation fighter - UK air chief

11:24am, 11th July, 2018

UK

UK wants leading role in next-generation fighter - UK air chief

Britain wants to maintain a leadership position in fighter jet technology and will not take a subsidiary role to France and Germany as they move ahead on developing a next-generation warplane, the country's air chief said on Wednesday.

Slovakia picks U.S. fighter planes to replace Russian-made jets

7:34am, 11th July, 2018

World

Slovakia picks U.S. fighter planes to replace Russian-made jets

Slovakia's government agreed it would purchase 14 U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets to replace its ageing Russian-made MiG-29s, the defense ministry said on Wednesday.