F-35 cross-servicing operation underscores NATO cooperation and fifth-generation readiness
Allied Air Chiefs observed a milestone in European airpower cooperation on 5 December 2025 during a European Air Chiefs Group meeting at RAF Lakenheath.
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Italian Special Forces showcase air-to-land integration to advance NATO’s ACE and C-A2AD goals
The Italian Air Force concluded its flagship special operations exercise “Artiglio 2025” in late November, demonstrating close integration of Special Forces with 4th and 5th Generation air assets.
Dutch F-35s and Apaches conduct night air defence drills against drones near two air bases
The Dutch Ministry of Defence announced on 9 December that intensive evening flights will take place this week around Gilze-Rijen and Leeuwarden air bases as part of ongoing air-defence exercises.
U.S. Air Force F-35s and KC-135 stage flyover across Baltics to demonstrate agile NATO airpower
Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs from the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath flew over Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia on 4 December, underscoring U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s ability to deliver agile airpower with NATO Allies.
Finland’s first F-35A fighter makes maiden flight at Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth facility in Texas
The first F-35A for the Finnish Air Force made its maiden flight on 8 December from Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth facility in Texas.
Lockheed Martin secures new U.S. deal to support production of 198 F-35 Lightning II aircraft
The United States Department of War has announced a new agreement with Lockheed Martin to continue production and deliveries of F-35 Lightning II multirole combat aircraft.
L3Harris Technologies outlines 2028–29 goal for Quebec F-35 maintenance as Canada reviews jet options
Companies involved in the F-35 programme are urging the federal and Quebec governments to support plans for a maintenance hub north of Montreal, which could serve both Canadian and American fleets.
Dutch F-35 fighters intercept unknown object in Quick Reaction Alert over national airspace
Two Royal Netherands Air and Space Force’s F-35 fighter aircraft were deployed this morning to identify an unknown object within the Dutch area of responsibility.
Norwegian F-35 fighters return home as joint NATO Air Policing Mission in Poland concludes
Norwegian F-35 fighter aircraft returned to Ørland Air Base on December 1, marking the end of their operational deployment in Poland.
Lockheed Martin delivers two Polish F-35A Husarz fighters to Ebbing Air National Guard Base
The General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces announced that two more multirole Lockheed Martin F-35A Husarz aircraft have been delivered to the U.S. Air Force’s Ebbing base in Fort Smith.
Lockheed Martin and MBDA complete key Meteor missile and F-35A ground tests ahead of flight trials
Lockheed Martin, MBDA and the F-35 Joint Program Office have completed a series of ground based integration tests with the Meteor missile and the F-35A, marking a key step toward future flight trials.
Dutch F-35 fighters join U.S. forces in Exercise Gunfighter Flag 25-02 to strengthen NATO readiness
The Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force concluded Exercise Gunfighter Flag 25-02 on 21 November 2025 after training alongside U.S. Air Force units at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho.