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Switzerland Cuts F‑35 Order Amid Rising Prices

March 6, 2026

Switzerland has decided to buy about thirty Lockheed Martin F‑35A Lightning II fighters, down from the original plan for 36 jets. The change comes after the cost of each aircraft climbed, prompting officials to seek extra funding from parliament. Defence Minister Martin Pfister explained that the go

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Taiwan's Arms Race: U. S. Races Against Time to Deliver Fighter Jets

November 3, 2025

Taiwan is in a hurry to beef up its defenses. The U. S. is trying to speed up the delivery of F-16V fighter jets. These jets were supposed to arrive by the end of 2026. But now, there's a delay. Why? Production line changes and other disruptions are to blame. To fix this, workers are now putting in

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New Defense Leader's Plan: Revitalize Spirit, Strengthen Industry

January 26, 2025

Recently, a new leader was appointed at the head of the Defense Department. Let's call him Alex. Alex has shared his vision with the employees, focusing on something called the "warrior ethos. " This term refers to the military's combat-driven spirit, and Alex wants to bring it back to life. However