The F-35 fighter jet program is facing mixed news this week. Pratt & Whitney announced at the Paris Air Show that a planned engine core upgrade has been delayed by a year, with its critical design review now set for mid-2026.

Combat missions against Iran are the most challenging that an F-35 has flown, showcasing the jet's capabilities, an airpower expert said.

India, via the Aeronautical Development Agency, has initiated a project to develop the fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, AMCA, to strengthen its air force. The project seeks expressions of interest from capable Indian firms to develop and produce prototypes,