Japan's plans to develop a next-generation fighter jet with Britain and Italy have taken a step forward, as the Global Combat Air Program awarded its first joint international contract. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/03/japan/gcap-first-joint-contract/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #gcap #uk #italy #defense #fighterjets
Trilateral fighter project takes significant step with first joint contract award

The deal, which is months behind schedule and runs only until June 30, is seen as a stopgap measure for the project, as Britain sorts out its finances.

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The Main Reason Why The F-35 So Expensive http://dlvr.it/TRrVgF #aircraft #F35 #fighterjets #LockheedMartin
The fleet was grounded in February following a runway-related incident, as a precautionary step to allow a detailed technical evaluation. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/tejas-set-to-resume-operations-soon-after-safety-review-sz7gg4bv?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Aviation #Tejas #IndianAirForce #FighterJets
At Top Speed, This Is How Fighter Jets Like The F-35 Perform http://dlvr.it/TRqNKM #aircraft #F35 #fighterjets #Military
Four advanced F-35A stealth fighters have arrived at the U.S. military's Misawa base in Aomori Prefecture, marking the first deployment of the aircraft there by U.S. forces, it has been learned. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/30/japan/f-35a-fighter-jets-at-us-base-in-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #fighterjets #usbases #usmilitary #aomori #misawa #sdf
First U.S. F-35A stealth fighters arrive at Misawa base in Aomori Prefecture

Japan's Air Self-Defense Force also plans to deploy a total of 42 F-35As at the base, with 39 currently in operation.

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7 Reasons Why The F-22 Still Outperforms Newer Jets http://dlvr.it/TRmcZJ #aircraft #F22Raptor #fighterjets #UnitedStates
6 Reasons Why The F-35 Is So Expensive To Operate http://dlvr.it/TRl9gX #aircraft #F35 #fighterjets #Military
5 Structural Advantages Of The A-10 Warthog For Close Air Support Missions http://dlvr.it/TRjq6v #A10Warthog #aircraft #fighterjets #UnitedStates

At the moment I don't have as much time as I would like to have for #planespotting but luckily I have lots of material from last year, like all the stuff I shot at the #Southport air show, which I used for my latest video, giving you the full spectrum, from #parachutists over #biplanes to #fighterJets and then still some πŸ˜‰ :
https://youtu.be/y_5BtDuq8iY

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BEST OF // Southport Air Show 2025

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