Record 191 F-35 deliveries in 2025 mark milestone year for Lockheed Martin’s Lightning II program
ockheed Martin reported that 2025 was a breakthrough year for the F-35 Lightning II program, with 191 fighter jets delivered to customers worldwide.
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U.S. ambassador warns NORAD would change if Canada pulls back from F-35 order, with more U.S. jets flying north
The U.S. ambassador to Canada says the North American Aerospace Defense Command would need to change if Canada does not proceed with buying 88 F-35 fighter jets.
Italy weighs €9 billion Global Combat Air Programme investment as future successor to F-35 and Eurofighter fleets
According to Euronews, Italy is preparing for a parliamentary decision on whether to invest around €9 billion in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) over the coming decade.
Swiss auditors flag delays and rising costs in F-35 Lightning II airfield infrastructure projects
Converting Swiss military airfields to support the future fleet of F-35 fighter jets is behind schedule and over budget, according to a report by federal auditors cited by swissinfo.ch.
Finland’s first F-35 Lightning II multirole fighter arrives at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Arkansas
Finland’s first F-35A multirole fighter has arrived at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, marking the start of F-35 deliveries for the Finnish Air Force.
Van Halteren Technologies signs agreement to develop weapon loading rehearsal trainer for F-35 Lightning II fighter
The Weapon Loading Rehearsal Trainer is a full-scale replica of the F-35, providing a realistic environment in which personnel can practise weapon loading procedures without using an operational aircraft. It replicates key elements of the aircraft, including internal weapon bays, external wing pylons, and interfaces for the cannon and countermeasures, allowing crews to train
Denmark formally ends F-16 service after 46 years as air force completes transition to F-35 fighters
Denmark has formally ended the operational use of its F-16 fighter aircraft during a ceremony at Skrydstrup Air Base, closing a 46-year chapter in the country’s air power history.
Danish F-35 fighters and French tanker conduct joint Arctic training flight over southeast Greenland
Two Danish F-35 fighter jets and a French MRTT tanker aircraft carried out a planned training mission in southeastern Greenland on 16 December.
U.S. Air Force secures F-35 delivery and technology as Finland prepares to field Lightning II fleet
Long before Finland’s first F-35A reaches Europe, the aircraft’s journey has involved secure U.S. facilities, according to a press release from the U.S. Air Force.
Lockheed Martin: Canada’s participation in the F-35 programme to generate over C$15 billion in industrial value by 2058
Canada has been involved in the F-35 programme for nearly 30 years, with more than 110 Canadian companies contributing to the aircraft’s global supply chain.
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visits Lockheed Martin F-35 plant in Fort Worth during industry capability tour
Lockheed Martin said it welcomed U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to its F-35 Lightning II production facility in Fort Worth, Texas.
Northrop Grumman delivers 1,500th F-35 centre fuselage from automated assembly line
Northrop Grumman said it had delivered the 1,500th centre fuselage for the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter from its Integrated Assembly Line in Palmdale, California.
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