July 28, 2016
Canada continues to make regular payments into the F-35 program to maintain its membership status, but has made no commitment to purchase the stealth fighter.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/f35-stealth-fighter-jet-1.3696269
The first F-35 fighter intended for delivery to Israel made its first flight this past week.
http://defense-update.com/20160728_adir_airborne.html
The U.S. Air Force reportedly intends to declare IOC (Initial Operational Capability) for the F-35A as soon as August 2nd.
https://insidedefense.com/daily-news/air-force-expects-declare-f-35-ioc-aug-2
http://breakingdefense.com/2016/07/f-35a-looks-a-lock-for-ioc-ok-cas-as-good-as-f-16/
Chinese officials report that the Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter is expected to reach operational status in 2019.
http://defense-update.com/20160723_j_20.html
Dassault reports that it has delivered seven Rafale fighters during the first half of 2016, including four aircraft delivered to the French air force and three to Egypt.
https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/dassault-details-rafale-deliveries-427742/
U.S. and South Korean officials held talks this week regarding Korean requests for technology transfer in connection with the KF-X stealth fighter program.
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2016/07/116_210456.html
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