December 6, 2024

F-35: Filling Gaps after Turkey’s Exit

A new Germany-based F-35 fuselage factory near Düsseldorf is expected to begin operations in 2025. It will replace a factory previously operated by Turkey. The new factory will fill a void in the supply chain resulting from the US removing Turkey and its companies from the F-35 program.

DoD Likely Unchanged by Biden Administration

Biden

Military observers see little spending or strategic changes at the Pentagon with a Biden White House and Republicans maintaining sway over the Senate.

US Assembles Military Might in Pacific

Military Might

The US is amassing its military power in the Pacific region.