CNN: Australia says F-35 parts bound for U.S. repairs were mistakenly diverted to Hong Kong, drawing scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers
A shipment of F-35 fighter jet components sent from Australia for repairs in the United States was mistakenly diverted to Hong Kong, Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said.
F-35 production rebounds to record 191 deliveries in 2025 after Lockheed Martin clears TR-3 backlog, but software and supplier risks remain
Lockheed Martin delivered a record 191 F-35 Lightning II fighters in 2025, clearing much of the backlog created by delays involving the aircraft’s Technology Refresh 3 configuration.
Airbus challenges Lockheed Martin’s F-35 with financing-backed Eurofighter bid for Portugal’s fighter replacement programme
Airbus executive Jose Luis de Miguel said Portugal could gain stronger defence, political and industrial ties with European partners.
Swiss parliament intensifies scrutiny of F-35 procurement after audit finds government failed to secure fixed price with United States
Switzerland has reduced its planned F-35 purchase from 36 to 30 aircraft after the United States demanded higher prices.
U.S. Marine Corps extends F-35B combat reach across 4,000 nautical miles with KC-130J forward logistics model in Indo-Pacific
The U.S. Marine Corps has demonstrated how KC-130J aircraft can extend F-35B Lightning II operations across 4,000 nautical miles of the Indo-Pacific.
Australian F-35As deploy to New Zealand for first time, demonstrating overseas rearming and refueling capability with C-130J support
Australian F-35A Lightning II fighters have landed in New Zealand for the first time during a bilateral training deployment focused on combat readiness.
Honeywell unveils F-35 cooling upgrade with 25% near-term boost and pathway to more than 62 kilowatts for future systems
Honeywell Aerospace has launched a 40-kilowatt upgrade for the F-35’s Power and Thermal Management System, increasing cooling capacity by 25%.
Lockheed Martin links 16 F-35 simulators across four bases for multidomain combat rehearsal with F-18 and E-2D participants
Lockheed Martin connected 16 F-35 full mission simulators across four bases for a two-hour distributed mission rehearsal.
Finnish pilot completes first F-35 flight in Europe, marking new phase in aircraft, maintenance and weapons sharing with NATO allies
Finland has taken its first practical step into a European F-35 sharing arrangement after one of its pilots flew the aircraft in Europe for the first time.
U.S. lawmakers investigate F-35 parts, including stealth canopy, diverted to Hong Kong during shipment from Australia to United States
U.S. lawmakers are examining how sensitive F-35 components were diverted to Hong Kong while being shipped from Australia to the United States for repair, Politico reported.
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.