Danish F-35s make first Greenland landing during NATO Arctic Sentry mission with US and Canadian fighters operating across the region
Danish F-35 fighter aircraft have landed in Greenland for the first time during a multinational operation involving U.S. and Canadian combat aircraft.
Rafael, Lockheed Martin begin integrating SPICE 1000 precision weapon on F-35 Adir, adding strike reach beyond 120 kilometers
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Lockheed Martin have begun integrating the SPICE 1000 air-to-surface weapon on the F-35 Adir.
RTX says F135 Engine Core Upgrade moves closer to production, adding power and cooling for F-35 Block 4 weapons and sensors
RTX’s Pratt & Whitney has completed a risk-reduction design review for the F135 Engine Core Upgrade.
Raytheon says F-35B launched eight StormBreaker weapons simultaneously in Arizona test, expanding strike capacity against moving targets
StormBreaker can fly more than 45 miles to strike moving targets, allowing launch aircraft to spend less time within threatened areas.
Swiss Social Democrats seek full F-35 procurement inquiry over alleged cost distortions, bidder treatment and U.S. supplier dependence
Switzerland’s Social Democrats plan to seek a parliamentary commission of inquiry into the country’s purchase of F-35 fighter jets from the United States.
U.S. Air National Guard brings F-35A to Barnes, replacing F-15 Eagle and reinforcing Massachusetts’ 24-hour homeland defense mission
The 104th Fighter Wing formally welcomed the F-35A Lightning II to Barnes Air National Guard Base in Massachusetts on September 13.
F-35’s $1.4 trillion sustainment bill, rising modernization costs and production strain test the limits of global fleet expansion
The F-35 program is entering a new phase of global expansion, with record deliveries, growing international demand and a weapons roadmap that extends deep into the next decade.
Israel expands F-35I modernization agenda with SPICE 1000B, extended-range fuel tanks and electronic-warfare pod integration
Israel is advancing three country-specific upgrades for its F-35I fleet, including integration of the SPICE 1000B precision-guided weapon, extended-range fuel tanks and an electronic-warfare pod.
U.S., Belgian F-35 pilots use linked simulators for eight-jet missions to strengthen combat readiness in first FENIX program
Nineteen Belgian and U.S. Air Force pilots have completed the first FENIX training program at RAF Lakenheath.
Britain to arm F-35 Lightning II fleet with new stand-off and long-range weapons alongside £460 million SPEAR CAP 3 investment
Britain plans to expand the strike options available to its F-35 Lightning Force with a range of stand-off and long-range weapons.
Lockheed Martin says Germany’s first F-35A has completed its maiden flight ahead of planned delivery and Luftwaffe training in the United States
Germany’s first F-35A Lightning II has completed its maiden flight, moving Berlin’s 35-aircraft program closer to initial delivery and crew training.
Lockheed Martin says F-35 global fleet surpasses 1,355 deliveries and one million flight hours amid new allied milestones worldwide
Lockheed Martin said the F-35 had demonstrated its capabilities during Epic Fury, Midnight Hammer, Rough Rider and Rising Lion.