Kongsberg opens new 5,000 m² F-35 maintenance depot in Rygge to boost Norway’s defence capability
Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services has officially opened a new F-35 maintenance facility in Rygge, southeastern Norway.
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Germany plans to order 15 more F-35 fighters for €2.5 billion from U.S. defence giant Lockheed Martin – Pistorius
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius intends to order an additional 15 F-35 fighter jets from U.S. manufacturer Lockheed Martin.
Canada considers Gripen E fighter as option amid ongoing talks over F-35 contract and industrial benefits
Canada is pressuring Lockheed Martin for greater economic returns before finalising a $27.7 billion contract for 88 F-35 fighter jets, according to CBC.
Safran Aero Boosters and BMT Aerospace to produce F-35 engine parts under new Belgian agreement
Safran and BMT Aerospace will manufacture key components of Pratt & Whitney’s F135 engine, which powers the F-35 Lightning II, under a new agreement signed as part of Belgium’s acquisition of the fighter jets.
Finland: Patria completes F-35 engine facility in Nokia, marking milestone in defence cooperation
The new assembly and maintenance facility for F-35 fighter jet engines in Linnavuori, Nokia, Finland, has been completed on schedule and officially handed over to Patria.
First three Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter jets arrive in Belgium
Three F-35 fighter jets ordered by Belgium arrived at Florennes Air Base on Monday, with a fourth delayed due to “technical uncertainty regarding its airworthiness,” according to the Ministry of Defence.
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Denmark to acquire 16 additional F-35 fighter jets, expanding fleet to 43 for defence readiness
The Danish Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Denmark will acquire 16 more F-35 fighter jets, raising its total fleet to 43 aircraft.
Finland advances F-35 infrastructure works at Rissala Air Base, first fighters to arrive in 2028
Construction and modification works to prepare the Karelia Air Command for the F-35 multirole fighter are progressing on schedule, with completion expected by 2028.
UK’s F-35 F-35 Lightning II fleet faces delays, shortfalls and scrutiny despite push for full capability – Aviation Week
The UK Defence Ministry aims to declare full operational capability (FOC) for its Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter fleet by the end of the year, but ongoing issues of availability, reliability and limited weapon options continue to challenge progress.
Italian Eurofighters succeed F-35 Lightning II jets in NATO’s enhanced Air Policing mission in Estonia
On 29 September 2025, after a two-month mission, the Task Group Lightning operating with Italian F-35 Lightning II aircraft officially handed over to Italian Eurofighter jets.
Denmark: industry minister highlights Terma Aerostructures’ growing role in global F-35 fighter programme
Denmark’s Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, Morten Bødskov, visited Terma Aerostructures in Grenaa on Friday, 3 October, to see how the facility is strengthening Denmark’s defence industrial base and contributing to international aerospace supply chains.
Dutch F-35 fighter receives kill mark after historic NATO drone shootdown in Polish airspace
A Dutch F-35 stealth fighter has been spotted with a fresh drone-shaped kill marking after shooting down multiple Russian drones that entered NATO airspace.