Nov 7, 2023 · The Pentagon’s hopes have been dashed as Spain withdrew its earlier declaration of intent to acquire the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II as a possible substitute for its existing McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II and Boeing EF-18 Hornets.

A split purchase between F-35 and Eurofighter of an advanced tranche such as the proposed LTE (Long Term Evolution), could be a compromise option that meets the preferences of the top military commanders and those of the Spanish aerospace complex (and European partners).

Sep 4, 2022 · Spanish Air Force officials told Defense News in November that the choice lay between the Typhoon and the F-35. Those officials acknowledged that if their naval counterparts decide to procure...

Nov 7, 2023 · Spain's unexpected decision to abandon its plans to procure Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II marks a significant shift in its defense strategy. The nation has now set its sights on the advanced 'Eurofighter' LTE variant, a modernized and enhanced version of …

Nov 19, 2021 · The Spanish defense ministry put the kibosh on talks of an F-35 buy, but Lockheed's vice president for aeronautics is "pretty confident" that Madrid will need to buy F-35s to replace its...

Nov 14, 2023 · Spain abandoned its initial intention to acquire F-35 stealth fighter jets from the U.S. and focused on adding to its fleet of upgraded Eurofighter Typhoons.

Aug 25, 2022 · According to the Spanish military, the F-18s in service will have to be replaced before the first FCAS are delivered, forcing them to turn to an alternative solution that is actually available.

Oct 23, 2022 · Once the contract is signed, the Spanish requests will enter the production line of the immense F-35 factory that Lockheed Martin has in Fort Worth, Texas, where thousands of orders are accumulating, making it practically impossible for …

Nov 7, 2023 · Spain has rowed back its previously stated interest in procuring the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II as a potential partial replacement for its current Boeing EF-18 Hornet and McDonnell...

The Lockheed Martin F-35 is becoming NATO’s standard fighter aircraft and among the European countries interested in joining the 5th generation club are Greece, Czech Republic and Spain. According to Janes, an official, in confidence, has confirmed to them the existence of new active sales campaigns