The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) formally transitioned leadership from U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General Michael Schmidt to U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant General Gregory Masiello.
Lockheed Martin has delivered 72 F-35 fighter jets to the U.S. government as of 1 May, following several months of delays caused by late software improvements, Bloomberg News reported on Monday.
REFORPAC 25 focuses on maintaining readiness and executing missions under operational stress in dispersed environments.
Canada’s Department of National Defence is examining the potential addition of uncrewed combat aircraft to support its incoming fleet of F-35 fighter jets.
The UK’s F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter programme is facing significant challenges, including rising costs, delivery delays, and limited operational capability.
Germany has no intention of ordering more F-35 fighter jets beyond the 35 already agreed upon, a spokesperson for the defence ministry said on Friday.
Germany is reportedly planning to purchase 15 additional F-35 fighter jets, according to Politico, citing multiple sources familiar with the matter.
Denmark is planning to acquire a minimum of 10 new F-35 fighter jets from the United States by October, Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen confirmed to broadcaster TV2.
A Czech consortium led by PBS Group has made significant progress in its joint project with Lockheed Martin, aimed at developing and qualifying advanced manufacturing processes for F‑35 components.
A group of senior retired U.S. Air Force generals has written to Congress urging full funding for 75 F-35A fighter jets and the E-7 Wedgetail airborne command aircraft in the Fiscal Year 2026 defence budget.
From 1 September to 1 December, Dutch F-35 fighter jets will monitor NATO airspace over Eastern Europe to safeguard military equipment destined for Ukraine.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reiterated Türkiye’s determination to proceed with the acquisition of F-35 fighter jets, rejecting Greek criticism and asserting that the move is aimed solely at strengthening national security.
