Northrop Grumman says Germany’s first F-35 carries its airframe, radar and communications technology as European production expands
Northrop Grumman said Germany’s first F-35 incorporates the company’s airframe, radar and communications technology.
Lockheed Martin rolls out Germany’s first of 35 F-35A stealth fighters, with domestic arrivals due in 2027 and full capability by 2029
Germany’s first F-35A Lightning II has been unveiled at Lockheed Martin’s production facility, opening the delivery phase of the country’s 35-aircraft program.
Arrival of Finland’s first F-35A fighters opens new era for Finnish Air Force, with full operational capability planned by 2030
Finland plans to replace its F/A-18 Hornets with a 64-aircraft F-35 fleet and reach full operational capability by the end of 2030.
Saab builds T-7A Red Hawk fuselages in Indiana for planned 350-aircraft fleet set to train more than 1,000 U.S. Air Force pilots annually
Saab is positioning its Indiana manufacturing operation as a key part of the U.S. Air Force’s planned T-7A Red Hawk training fleet.
Raytheon says next StormBreaker weapon lot will add M Code anti-jam GPS for U.S. Air Force and allies in contested environments
Raytheon will produce the next lot of StormBreaker smart weapons for the U.S. Air Force and international partners, the company said in a social media statement.
U.S. Department of State approves potential $24.3 billion sale of 48 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters to Saudi Arabia
The proposed acquisition would strengthen Saudi homeland defense and its ability to deter current and future threats, the department said.
U.S. Air Force weighs first new F-16 order since 2005 to fill fighter gap left by aging fleet and limited F-35, F-15EX deliveries
The U.S. Air Force is considering buying newly built F-16 fighters for the first time in more than two decades as it looks for ways to sustain combat capacity across an aging fleet.
U.S. Air Force says B-52 availability rises nearly 40% under North Star campaign to strengthen long-range bomber readiness
Air Force Global Strike Command has also reduced mission-impacting parts shortages from more than 450 to approximately 160.
Danish F-35s make first Greenland landing during NATO Arctic Sentry mission with US and Canadian fighters operating across the region
Danish F-35 fighter aircraft have landed in Greenland for the first time during a multinational operation involving U.S. and Canadian combat aircraft.
U.S. Air Force to begin Boeing 737 Max 8 purchases under planned $250 million deal to expand transport and logistics capacity
The U.S. Department of War has approved the start of Boeing 737 Max 8 purchases for the U.S. Air Force.
U.S. Air Force F-16s mark 45 years in Europe with AESA radar upgrades, dispersed operations and continued missions on NATO’s eastern flank
The U.S. Air Force is marking 45 years of F-16 operations in Europe, where the fighter remains part of Washington’s combat-ready presence and NATO’s collective defense.
Indra launches Drizzle interceptor drones to counter mass attacks with 400 kmh speed and up to 130 kilometres of range
Indra has unveiled Drizzle, a new family of autonomous interceptor drones designed to counter mass drone attacks and protect infrastructure, convoys and deployed units