Lockheed Martin completes UK’s initial F-35B deliveries as Britain reaffirms plans for 138-aircraft fleet
Lockheed Martin has delivered the 46th, 47th and 48th F-35B Lightning II aircraft to the United Kingdom, completing the country’s initial procurement phase and marking a milestone in the long-running programme.
Finnish Air Force pilot completes first F-35A flight in U.S. as training advances toward operational capability rollout
The Finnish Air Force announced that a Finnish pilot has conducted the first flight of a Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II at Ebbing Air Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
U.S. Navy demonstrates F-35 and Collaborative Combat Aircraft integration in joint simulation environment training
The U.S. Navy has demonstrated the integration of F-35 fighter pilots with emerging Collaborative Combat Aircraft during a recent exercise in a virtual training environment.
Patria begins F-35 forward fuselage section production in Finland, expanding industrial role in global fighter program
Patria has begun assembling forward fuselage sections for Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft at its Halli facility in Jämsä, Finland.
Lockheed Martin awarded contract to advance software modifications for Israel’s F-35I Adir fleet
The U.S. Department of War announced on April 7 that it has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin to continue software modifications supporting Israel’s F-35I Adir aircraft.
Pentagon requests 38 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighters for U.S. Air Force in 2027 defense budget proposal
The Pentagon has requested funding for 85 F-35 fighter jets in its fiscal 2027 budget, including 38 F-35A variants for the U.S. Air Force.
NORAD Commander says F-35 not essential for North American defense as Canada reviews fighter jet purchase
The commander of NORAD has said that fifth-generation fighter jets such as the F-35 are not required to defend North America.
U.S. Air Force F-35A aircraft crashes near Nellis range in Nevada, pilot ejects safely with minor injuries
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II fighter assigned to Nellis Air Force Base crashed on March 31 within a training area in Nevada, according to service officials.
RTX: Pratt & Whitney secures $6.6 billion F135 engine contract for F-35 program, expands production capacity
RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney has been awarded a contract valued at $6.6 billion to support production of F135 engines for the F-35 Lightning II program.
Canadian supplier FTG supports global F-35 production with advanced circuit boards for fifth-generation fighter
Production of the F-35 fighter jet is expanding globally, with Canadian companies playing a growing role in the supply chain supporting the program.
Finnish Air Force prepares for arrival of first F-35 Lightning II fighters as integration and training progress
Finnish Air Force is preparing to receive its first F-35A multirole fighters this autumn, marking a key milestone in the country’s transition to a new combat aircraft capability.
U.S. Air Force deploys F-35A jets to Misawa, strengthening deterrence and advancing airpower in northern Japan
F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron arrived at Misawa Air Base on March 28, 2026.