F-35s

President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a 'productive' meeting discussing the Iran war and potential Saudi-Israel normalization, with no public signs of their recent tensions. Both leaders emphasized coordination on preventing Iran's nuclear program and confirmed no demands for troop withdrawals or discussions on the F-35 sale to Turkey.

US President Trump stated he would sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey despite Israel's opposition, asserting that 'nobody tells me what we should be selling.' Turkey is described as a regional adversary of Israel.

The US State Department stated Turkey has not met conditions for F-35 sales due to its ownership of Russian S-400 air defense systems, maintaining sanctions that block the transaction. Trump previously indicated support for the sale, but the issue remains unresolved.

Turkish leader Erdogan dismissed concerns from Israel and Greece regarding a potential US sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, accusing Israel of a disinformation campaign.

Trump and Erdogan discussed lifting US sanctions on Turkey and considering F-35 sales during a NATO summit. The US imposed sanctions in 2020 over Turkey's purchase of Russian defense missiles, and Turkey seeks to rejoin the F-35 program. Trump stated the sanctions would be lifted, while Erdogan expressed confidence in a resolution.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to lift sanctions on Turkey and decide on a potential sale of F-35s during a meeting with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan at a NATO summit. The sanctions were imposed under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act.

A Department of National Defence official was instructed to stop using a custom business card featuring two Lockheed Martin F-35s after distributing them at a military trade show during Canada's ongoing fighter jet procurement review.

Germany is considering acquiring a 'fifth-gen-plus' fighter system by 2035 following the collapse of its FCAS project. The German air force chief announced this at the Berlin Air Show, indicating a need to replace or supplement existing capabilities.

The Canadian federal government is considering a mixed fleet of 72-88 U.S.-made F-35s and potentially 72 Saab Gripens, which could total over 100 aircraft. This plan may create up to 9,000 jobs and be the largest industrial project in Canada.