America’s Top Allies In Europe Have A ‘Message’ for the F-35 Stealth Fighter

America’s Top Allies In Europe Have A ‘Message’ for the F-35 Stealth Fighter

Key Points and Summary – Europe might be souring on the F-35. Spain and Portugal are pivoting toward Eurofighter/FCAS or caution, and Switzerland’s deal faces political headwinds. Poland’s planned 32-jet buy is delayed pending a long-term plan—even as two F-35A “Husarz” are delivered. U.S. Air Force Maj. Melanie “Mach” Kluesner performs aerial maneuvers during a demonstration at the Oshkosh AirVenture Airshow in Wisconsin, on July 25, 2025. The …