F-35 deliveries without APG-85 radars highlight technical delays in Block 4 modernization program
The United States has received a small number of new F-35 aircraft without their intended radars installed, highlighting a technical problem linked to the next phase of the fighter’s modernization.
UK Defence Investment Plan confirms new F-35 batch with first F-35As to strengthen RAF combat air capability
The commitment is part of the 2026 Defence Investment Plan, which sets out how the government will spend £298 billion on defence over the next four years.
UK Carrier Strike Group operates under NATO command to strengthen Arctic and High North posture through Arctic Sentry
The United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, is operating under NATO command as the Alliance strengthens its posture across the Arctic and High North.
Switzerland makes $617 million advance payment to United States for F-35A jets as wider defence purchases continue
Switzerland has paid an advance of CHF500 million, or $617 million, to the United States for the purchase of F-35A fighter jets.
U.S. B-2 Spirit stealth bombers join Australian F-35s in Diamond Storm exercise to sharpen Indo-Pacific air warfare training
Australia’s next generation of air warfare experts trained alongside U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers during Exercise Diamond Storm.
U.S. Marine Corps accepts six F-35Bs without radars as APG-85 delay is set to affect Air Force and Navy deliveries this year
The Marine Corps has accepted six F-35B jets with ballast instead of radars in their nose cones, while the Air Force and Navy are expected to do the same later this year.
115th Fighter Wing hosts German officer as exchange supports NATO ties ahead of Germany’s planned F-35A transition
The 115th Fighter Wing hosted a German Air Force officer from June 1 to 11 under the Military Reserve Exchange Program.
48th Fighter Wing proves F-35A combat reach across Europe during NATO’s Ramstein Flag 26 exercise
The 48th Fighter Wing concluded its participation in Exercise Ramstein Flag 26 on June 18 after demonstrating its ability to integrate with NATO partners and Allied air forces.
Royal Navy F-35 Lightnings from HMS Prince of Wales joined NATO’s Ramstein Flag 26 exercise across Europe
Royal Navy F-35 Lightnings from HMS Prince of Wales have flown in the skies of Finland for the first time during NATO’s Ramstein Flag 26 air warfare exercise.
Royal Australian Air Force joins U.S. in first F-35A Weapon Fill Measurement Vehicle flight test to support weapons integration
The Royal Australian Air Force has taken part in the first joint Weapon Fill Measurement Vehicle flight test on an F-35A Lightning II.
Finland to acquire GBU-53 SDB II glide bombs for F-35A fighters under supplementary U.S. procurement
Finnish Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command to purchase GBU-53 Small Diameter Bomb II glide bombs from the United States.
Virginia Air National Guard F-22s join Finnish F-35 training at Ebbing to strengthen fifth-generation fighter readiness
Two F-22 Raptors from the Virginia Air National Guard’s 149th Fighter Squadron arrived at Ebbing Air National Guard Base on June 16, 2026.