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Lockheed Martin

US aerospace and defense manufacturer

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Dec 21, 2025
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What are the documented costs and funding sources for the Trump-era White House ballroom project and how do they compare?

The Trump White House ballroom project has been publicly described by the administration as a privately funded, multihundred‑million dollar addition — figures given range from an initial $200 million ...

Nov 20, 2025
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How does the SAAB Gripen E/Radar (ES-05 Raven or AESA) compare to the F-35 AN/APG-81 in range and detection?

Public reporting shows the Gripen E’s ES‑05 Raven AESA emphasizes a wide field of view via a rotating “swashplate” and strong sensor fusion and EW integration, while the F‑35’s AN/APG‑81 is presented ...

Jan 13, 2026
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Who's paying for the new ballroom

The new White House ballroom is being paid for primarily by private donors and President Trump, with the administration saying no taxpayer dollars will fund construction . The White House released a l...

Dec 16, 2025

How have Jasmine Crockett's campaign donors and endorsements influenced her Middle East positions?

Jasmine Crockett has accepted six-figure sums from PACs and corporate-linked donors since 2022, including contributions tied to defense contractors, while denying endorsement or direct funding from AI...

Oct 30, 2025

How do the Gripen and F-35 compare in terms of maneuverability and dogfighting?

The contested claim that the Saab JAS 39 Gripen and the Lockheed Martin F‑35 can be ranked simply on maneuverability or dogfighting ability is misleading: . Comparative assessments in recent coverage ...

Oct 23, 2025

Which contractors are working on Trump's ballroom project?

The reporting assembled across the provided sources establishes that a high-profile plan to build a privately funded, roughly $250–$300 million, 90,000-square-foot ballroom at the White House has proc...

Nov 16, 2025

Which countries have chosen Gripen over F-35 and why?

Several countries have bought the Saab JAS 39 Gripen instead of the Lockheed Martin F‑35 for reasons that include lower acquisition and lifecycle costs, easier logistics for dispersed operations, and ...

Oct 25, 2025

How is Trump paying for the East Wing renovation

The White House says the East Wing ballroom renovation — now estimated at roughly — is being paid for by a mix of , with funds routed through a nonprofit, while the administration insists no taxpayer ...

Oct 21, 2025

How are White House renovation costs funded and what is the typical budget allocation?

The available analyses converge on a core finding: recent White House renovation projects — described variously as a — are being financed primarily through , with top-dollar donors and corporate entit...

Dec 18, 2025

How do per‑flight‑hour operating costs of Gripen E and F‑35A compare in independent air force logistics reports?

Independent reporting and industry-published figures converge on a clear headline: per‑flight‑hour operating costs for the single‑engine Saab Gripen E are reported substantially lower than for the Loc...

Jan 15, 2026

What donors funded the White House ballroom and how much did each contribute?

A public roster of private contributors to President Trump’s contested White House ballroom was released by the administration, naming some 37 corporate and individual donors including major tech, def...

Jan 13, 2026

How well does the F35 operate in the extreme cold of Alaska?

The F-35 has been repeatedly tested and deployed in Alaska’s extreme cold and, while the jet is broadly certified for Arctic operations after climatic testing, real-world winters have exposed specific...

Oct 18, 2025

How does the Gripen compare to the F-35 in terms of capabilities and cost?

Canada’s debate over the Saab JAS 39 Gripen E/F versus the Lockheed Martin F-35 centers on a trade-off between and . Recent reporting captures both financial and strategic arguments: proponents of Gri...

Nov 20, 2025

How does the US control access to F35 control codes among its allies?

The United States tightly limits allied access to the F‑35’s underlying source code and retains control over key software functions, while allowing some partners limited customization via mission data...

Nov 19, 2025

Which countries have chosen the Gripen over the F-35 for their air forces?

Available reporting in the provided set shows several countries operate or have ordered the Saab Gripen and others operate or have ordered the Lockheed Martin F‑35, but none of the sources present a s...

Nov 16, 2025

Who funded the White House ballroom renovation and what were the donation sources?

The White House says President Trump plus private donors paid for the $200–$300 million ballroom project and released a list of 37 corporate and individual contributors . Major tech, defense, finance,...

Oct 24, 2025

Who paid for trumps oval office renovation

President Trump’s Oval Office redesign and the larger White House ballroom project are reported as funded largely by rather than direct taxpayer money, with media outlets citing a donor list that incl...

Oct 22, 2025

How much did Trump's White House renovation cost taxpayers?

The core fact: the headline $250 million figure refers to a privately funded plan for a new White House ballroom that President Trump and his team say will not cost taxpayers, with Trump pledging pers...

Nov 23, 2025

Did Sweden, a Gripen developer, choose to buy F-35s or consider them alongside Gripen, and when?

Sweden is the developer and producer of the Saab JAS 39 Gripen and has continued to promote that fighter abroad while retaining it as a core national type; recent reporting shows Sweden (and Saab) act...

Nov 22, 2025

Which contractors and architects were awarded the East Wing demolition and renovation contracts?

Public reporting identifies the design and delivery team for the planned White House ballroom project as McCrery Architects (designer), AECOM (engineer/lead designer firm), and Clark Construction Grou...