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Lockheed Martin

US aerospace and defense manufacturer

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Jan 22, 2026
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Is Canada buying gripen aircraft

has not yet bought Gripen fighters; ’s has formally pitched a package of 72 JAS 39 Gripen fighters paired with six GlobalEye surveillance aircraft to as an alternative to the planned , and Ottawa is a...

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 ...

Oct 25, 2025
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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 ...

Nov 20, 2025

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 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...

Jan 13, 2026

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 ...

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...

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 ...

Jan 23, 2026

What are the operational pros and cons of a mixed Gripen/F‑35 fleet for Canada?

A promises operational flexibility: more aircraft on patrol and potential industrial benefits from domestic , while retaining for high-end coalition operations . Opponents argue a mixed fleet adds , h...

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...

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...

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 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...

Jan 29, 2026

Which companies and individuals are listed as donors to the White House ballroom and what, if anything, have they publicly acknowledged giving?

released a list of 37 corporate and individual donors who are funding ’s privately financed ballroom project, a roster that mixes Big Tech, defense contractors, crypto billionaires, longtime GOP patro...

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,...