Business Insider told about Europe's purchase of F-35 fighter jets with an "eye on Russia"
The popularity of the American fifth-generation fighter F-35 Lightning II in Europe can be explained by the desire of Western countries to cooperate with the United States against the background of increased Russian military activity, writes Business Insider.
"Large purchases of high-tech equipment like the F-35 often lead to closer cooperation with the United States, for example, through the training of pilots and technicians. The use of the same systems also improves military compatibility with the United States," the publication said.
The publication says that European countries are buying a plane with "an eye on Russia."
In January, 19FortyFive considered that the Russian Su-57 could be called a fifth-generation fighter with a stretch, since it lags behind the combat stealth aircraft F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning II and J-20.
In the same month, The Drive wrote that the Air Force (Air Force) The United States has entrusted Space Micro with the development of a terminal that allows data to be transmitted from a maneuvering fighter like the F-35 Lightning II to a geostationary satellite at a speed of about 10 gigabits per second.
