It is working to modernize its air, sea and land forces.

Poland is becoming a major player in NATO. This past January, the Polish government took the bold step to acquire thirty-two F-35A Joint Strike Fighters (JSF). By doing so, Poland has taken an important step towards enhancing its own security and that of the Alliance as a whole. Here's what you need to know: If NATO is to successfully deter the growing threat from Russia, which today is deploying its own fifth-generation fighter, the only option is to invest in the F-35. The F-35 Would Give Poland an Edge over its NATO Allies and Russia Beyond the confirmation of the 'American preference' on fighter planes in Europe, regularly denounced by the boss of Dassault Aviation Eric Trappier, a Spanish order of F-35 would also be a major shock for the aircraft program of combat SCAF, launched in 2017 by Paris and Berlin, and joined in 2020 by Madrid. This Spanish interest in the Lockheed Martin hunter is questioning. Madrid would thus replace both its old F-18s and the Harrier vertical take-off fighters of the Spanish Navy. The contract could be signed in 2025, for first deliveries in 2027, says Jane's. According to indiscretions obtained by Gareth Jennings, specialist in military aviation at Jane's, at the International Fighter Conference in London, Madrid would be in discussions with the United States for a potential order of 50 F-35s, including 25 in vertical take-off version for the navy (F-35B) and 25 in traditional version for the air force (F-35A). Will the F-35 continue its raid in Europe? After the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland, Denmark, Belgium and Switzerland, Spain could join the club of European clients of Lockheed Martin's hunter.

A contract would be a huge blow to the SCAF combat aircraft project, launched by France, Germany and Spain. Madrid would consider ordering 50 F-35s from the American Lockheed Martin. F-35 in Spain: is the SCAF at risk of crash?

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