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L3Harris Technologies outlines 2028–29 goal for Quebec F-35 maintenance as Canada reviews jet options

L3Harris Technologies outlines 2028–29 goal for Quebec F-35 maintenance as Canada reviews jet options

Companies involved in the F-35 programme are urging the federal and Quebec governments to support plans for a maintenance hub north of Montreal, which could serve both Canadian and American fleets.

U.S. Air Force details test launch of Minuteman III missile controlled in flight by ALCS team on E-6B Mercury

U.S. Air Force details test launch of Minuteman III missile controlled in flight by ALCS team on E-6B Mercury

Airmen from the 625th Strategic Operations Squadron used the Airborne Launch Control System on a U.S. Navy E-6B Mercury to launch an unarmed Minuteman III missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base on 5 November 2025.

Dutch F-35 fighters intercept unknown object in Quick Reaction Alert over national airspace

Dutch F-35 fighters intercept unknown object in Quick Reaction Alert over national airspace

Two Royal Netherands Air and Space Force's F-35 fighter aircraft were deployed this morning to identify an unknown object within the Dutch area of responsibility.

Northrop Grumman to supply electronic warfare simulation for advanced fifth-generation fighters

Northrop Grumman to supply electronic warfare simulation for advanced fifth-generation fighters

Northrop Grumman’s Combat Electronic Environment Simulator has been chosen to provide advanced radio-frequency testing for the Enhanced Weapons Lab supporting fifth-generation fighters.

Golden Dome missile shield set for initial capability in 2028 as officials outline early progress

Golden Dome missile shield set for initial capability in 2028 as officials outline early progress

The Golden Dome air and missile defence shield will achieve “operational capability” in 2028, Space Force Gen. Michael A. Guetlein said on 6 December at the Reagan National Defense Forum.

Norwegian F-35 fighters return home as joint NATO Air Policing Mission in Poland concludes

Norwegian F-35 fighters return home as joint NATO Air Policing Mission in Poland concludes

Norwegian F-35 fighter aircraft returned to Ørland Air Base on December 1, marking the end of their operational deployment in Poland.

Lockheed Martin delivers two Polish F-35A Husarz fighters to Ebbing Air National Guard Base

Lockheed Martin delivers two Polish F-35A Husarz fighters to Ebbing Air National Guard Base

The General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces announced that two more multirole Lockheed Martin F-35A Husarz aircraft have been delivered to the U.S. Air Force’s Ebbing base in Fort Smith.