U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II makes historic first on highway in Finland
Two U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft executed a historic, austere landing on a pre-designated highway in Finland during exercise BAANA 2024.
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Romania moves closer to USD 6.5 billion deal for F-35 fighter jets
Romania’s process of acquiring 32 F-35 fighter jets continues to progress as the country’s Ministry of National Defence has formally requested the necessary funds to finalise the deal.
Finnish Air Force conducted joint fires training event with U.S. and Norwegian F-35s
The Finnish Air Force organized a Joint Fires training event that focused on enhancing the interoperability of Allied F-35 fighter jets with Finnish Army and Navy weapon systems.
Lockheed Martin: global F-35 fleet surpasses 1,000 aircraft
Lockheed Martin has announced a significant milestone in its F-35 programme, with the global fleet now surpassing 1,000 aircraft.
Bittium-led consortium to enhance cyber situational awareness for F-35 programme
Consortium led by Bittium and Lockheed Martin signed a framework agreement on the development of tactical networks’ cyber situational awareness.
Royal Air Force jets to conduct first NATO Air Policing mission with F-35s in Iceland
Royal Air Force (RAF) F-35B jets from 617 Squadron, Marham, United Kingdom, have deployed to Iceland to commence NATO’s Air Policing mission.
Belgium to arm its F-35 fleet with StormBreaker guided bombs
The U.S. State Department has announced the approval of Belgium’s request for a potential sale of RTX GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB II) precision-guided munitions.
Greece signs deal for 20 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft
The Greece government finalized its intention to procure 20 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft by signing a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) through a U.S. government Foreign Military Sale.
Lockheed Martin commences delivery of enhanced TR-3 F-35 aircraft
“Our expectation remains that we will continue with a production rate of 156 aircraft per year and deliver between 75 and 110 aircraft in the second half of 2024, primarily in the TR-3 configuration,” the company said in a statement.
Italian Navy to equip F-35B fleet with advanced stand-off missiles
The Italian Navy has announced a significant upgrade to its Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) fleet, equipping the advanced aircraft with two new stand-off missile types.
Romania to sign historic F-35A fighter jet contract by year’s end
Romania’s Minister of National Defence, Angel Tîlvăr, said that the country is set to sign a contract for F-35A fighter jets.
Germany: Rheinmetall pressing ahead with F-35A fighter program
In 2023, Rheinmetall was commissioned by Northrop Grumman to produce 400+ center fuselage sections throughout the future of the F-35 program.