Lockheed Martin awarded $19 million for F-35 modifications tailored to an undisclosed export customer, with work due by 2030
Lockheed Martin has received a $19 million contract to continue work on F-35 Lightning II modifications for an undisclosed export customer.
UK Secretary of Defence says F-35 and AUKUS partnerships show how Britain and U.S. can expand joint weapons production at scale
UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting called for Britain and the United States to deepen industrial cooperation and increase weapons production.
Millog signs agreement with Lockheed Martin to maintain F-35 ground support equipment for Finland and other partner nations
Millog has signed an agreement with Lockheed Martin to maintain, repair, overhaul and upgrade F-35 ground support equipment.
IAI says Lockheed Martin supplier awards recognize its F-35 and F-16 production performance
Israel Aerospace Industries has received two Lockheed Martin Aeronautics supplier awards for its 2025 work on F-35 and F-16 aircraft structures.
Netherlands deploys nuclear-capable F-35 fighters for NATO’s Steadfast Noon exercise
Aircraft from 17 countries are taking part in the training, which uses no live nuclear weapons.
Honeywell opens F-35 test cell in the Netherlands to support faster repairs in Europe
Honeywell Aerospace and Aeronamic have brought a modular test cell into operation at Woensdrecht Air Support Command in the Netherlands.
Greece agrees to $4 billion in U.S. deals to upgrade more F-16s and arm future F-35s as Portugal weighs its own F-35 buy
Greece has agreed to spend about $4 billion on U.S. weapons and equipment, a package that would bring another 37 of its F-16 fighters up to the Block 70 standard and pay for weapons its future F-35As can also carry.
U.S. F-35A Lightning II fighters join Marrakech Airshow in support of Morocco partnership
U.S. F-35A Lightning II fighters from the 48th Fighter Wing are participating in the Marrakech Airshow, which runs October 7–10 in Morocco.
Lockheed Martin says Germany’s first F-35 arrives in Arkansas for Luftwaffe pilot training ahead of deliveries to Büchel in 2027
Germany’s first F-35A Lightning II has arrived at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Arkansas to support Luftwaffe pilot training, Lockheed Martin said.
BAE Systems to deliver electronic warfare systems for three more lots of F-35 stealth fighters
The Lockheed Martin order covers Lots 20-22 plus retrofits for older jets. It comes as the F-35's broader Block 4 upgrade runs years late and billions over budget.
Member of Congress Raja Krishnamoorthi demands Pentagon answers on F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong, citing stealth risks
Member of Congress Raja Krishnamoorthi urged the Pentagon to investigate the reported diversion of F-35 components to Hong Kong, warning that Chinese access to the parts could expose sensitive stealth technology.
Lockheed Martin says Europe supplies 25% of each F-35 by value, with Patria expanding Finnish airframe and engine production
Europe produces 25% of the value of every F-35 built, according to Lockheed Martin, with Finland’s Patria now manufacturing forward fuselages and landing gear doors.

