The Trump administration on Wednesday reaffirmed its opposition to Türkiye acquiring F-35 fighter jets, following renewed congressional pressure over Ankara’s possession of Russian missile defence systems.
The 500th F-35A Lightning II built for the U.S. Air Force arrived at the Florida Air National Guard’s 125th Fighter Wing at Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida, on July 9, 2025.
Northrop Grumman is using advanced automation and robotics to maintain demanding production rates for the F-35 Lightning II while keeping a focus on quality and affordability.
European plans to acquire Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter have encountered fresh uncertainty as Spain and Switzerland reassess their commitments.
Teleplan has played a central role in delivering the Network-Enabled Weapons (NEW) software for the Norwegian Armed Forces, marking a major step in enhancing real-time precision strike capabilities.
Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II fighter jet is described as the most advanced of its kind and is having a significant impact on the North Texas economy.
As President Donald Trump greeted Russian President Vladimir Putin on the tarmac at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, a B-2 stealth bomber soared overhead, flanked by four F-35 jets.
Switzerland’s government has instructed its defence ministry to examine options for the planned acquisition of Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets after the United States refused to drop demands for additional funding.
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A U.S. Air Force B-2A Spirit stealth bomber, escorted by four F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, flew over Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, on 15 August 2025.
Japan has received its first three F-35B Lightning II fighter jets, with a fourth delivery delayed due to maintenance and inspection requirements.
Switzerland will go ahead with its planned purchase of F-35 fighter jets and the Patriot missile defence system from the United States, despite the recent imposition of 39% tariffs on Swiss imports by Washington.
Spain has officially dropped the U.S.-built F‑35 from its fighter jet replacement programme, according to a report by El País on 6 August.
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