Lockheed Martin completes assembly of Finland’s first F-35A fighter jet at Fort Worth facility
Lockheed Martin has announced the completion of assembly of Finland’s first F-35A Lightning II fighter jet at its Fort Worth plant in Texas.
U.S. Air Force launches Checkered Flag 26-1 air combat exercise with allied forces and over 50 aircraft
The U.S. Air Force’s 325th Fighter Wing is hosting Checkered Flag 26-1 from 21 October to 6 November 2025, one of the military’s largest air-to-air exercises.
Lockheed Martin invests in self-funded prototypes and sixth-gen upgrades for F-35 and F-22 fighters
Lockheed Martin is investing heavily in self-funded prototype development, aiming to demonstrate advanced capabilities directly to the U.S. government, CEO Jim Taiclet said on 20 October.
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.
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.
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.