REFORPAC 25: 354th Air Expeditionary Wing deploys F-35A fighters across Pacific region
REFORPAC 25 focuses on maintaining readiness and executing missions under operational stress in dispersed environments.
Major opportunity for U.S. industry: Canada weighs combat drones to support F-35 fleet
Canada's Department of National Defence is examining the potential addition of uncrewed combat aircraft to support its incoming fleet of F-35 fighter jets.
UK F-35 fighter programme faces cost overruns, delays and capability shortfalls, audit office says
The UK’s F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter programme is facing significant challenges, including rising costs, delivery delays, and limited operational capability.
Germany denies reports of additional F-35 jet orders amid Franco-German industry tensions
Germany has no intention of ordering more F-35 fighter jets beyond the 35 already agreed upon, a spokesperson for the defence ministry said on Friday.
Germany plans to buy 15 more F-35 fighter jets amid tensions with france over FCAS project
Germany is reportedly planning to purchase 15 additional F-35 fighter jets, according to Politico, citing multiple sources familiar with the matter.
Denmark plans to sign deal for additional Lockheed Martin F-35 fighters in coming months
Denmark is planning to acquire a minimum of 10 new F-35 fighter jets from the United States by October, Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen confirmed to broadcaster TV2.
PBS Group‑led Czech consortium advances F‑35 component development with Lockheed Martin
A Czech consortium led by PBS Group has made significant progress in its joint project with Lockheed Martin, aimed at developing and qualifying advanced manufacturing processes for F‑35 components.
Retired U.S. generals urge Congress to fully fund F-35 and E-7 programmes amid rising global threats
A group of senior retired U.S. Air Force generals has written to Congress urging full funding for 75 F-35A fighter jets and the E-7 Wedgetail airborne command aircraft in the Fiscal Year 2026 defence budget.
Netherlands deploys F-35 fighter jets to Poland to guard NATO’s eastern flank
From 1 September to 1 December, Dutch F-35 fighter jets will monitor NATO airspace over Eastern Europe to safeguard military equipment destined for Ukraine.
Erdogan expects F-35 deliveries during Trump presidency, rejects Greek concerns
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reiterated Türkiye’s determination to proceed with the acquisition of F-35 fighter jets, rejecting Greek criticism and asserting that the move is aimed solely at strengthening national security.
Lockheed Martin turns setback into strategy with ambitious F-35 upgrade plans
Lockheed Martin has announced plans to significantly upgrade its F-35 Lightning II fighter jet, following the loss of its bid to develop the United States’ next-generation warplane.
Belgium to purchase additional Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, Government confirms
Belgium is set to reinforce its air capabilities with the purchase of eleven additional F-35 fighter jets, following a decision expected from the Council of Ministers on Friday.