Norway deploys F-35 fighters to Poland to guard NATO airspace and support Ukraine
Norway has announced it will deploy F-35 fighter jets to Poland this autumn to strengthen the protection of a key logistical hub supporting Ukraine.
U.S. Marine Corps VMFA-224 begins new era with transition to F-35B Lightning II
The F-35B Lightning II is a short-takeoff and vertical-landing aircraft designed for expeditionary environments and brings advanced stealth, agility, and real-time data integration to the battlespace.
U.S. Department of Defense reduces Lockhed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jet orders
The U.S. Department of Defense plans to reduce procurement of the F-35 Lightning II stealth strike fighter from 74 to 47 aircraft.
U.S. Air Force: Moody AFB begins key F-35 compatibility testing ahead of A-10 retirement
Two F-35A Lightning II fighter jets from the 187th Fighter Wing, Alabama Air National Guard, conducted infrastructure compatibility testing at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, on 18 June 2025.
Finland’s first F-35A Lightning II fighter jet enters final assembly stage at Fort Worth
The Finnish Air Force has released the first official images of its inaugural Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II multirole fighter aircraft, which is currently in the final stages of assembly in Fort Worth, Texas.
Luke AFB hosts Belgian Chief of Defence for F-35 Lightning II training engagement
Belgian Chief of Defence, General Frederick Vansina, visited the 312th Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, on 18 June 2025.
Royal Air Force: F-35A marks a significant step in delivering a more lethal Integrated Force and joining NATO Nuclear Mission
The F-35A aircraft will be available to fly NATO’s nuclear mission in a crisis, deepening the UK’s contribution to NATO’s nuclear burden-sharing arrangements.
Switzerland challenges unexpected $1.3 billion price hike in F-35 fighter deal with U.S.
Switzerland and the United States have entered diplomatic discussions after a disagreement emerged over the agreed price for 36 F-35A fighter jets.
Germany signs agreement with Norway for Joint Strike Missile (JSM) procurement
Germany has signed an agreement with Norway to procure Joint Strike Missiles (JSM), in a deal valued at approximately NOK 6.5 billion.
United Kingdom to buy 12 F-35A nuclear-capable aircraft from the United States
The UK Government has confirmed it will purchase 12 new F-35A fighter jets and formally join NATO’s Dual Capable Aircraft (DCA) nuclear mission.
Lockheed Martin completes key F-35 upgrade, awaits final U.S. Government approval
Lockheed Martin has announced the completion of its Technology Refresh 3 (TR-3) upgrade for the F-35 Lightning II multirole fighter, declaring the configuration stable and ready for combat use.
HII supports U.S. and Australian forces in advanced F-35 training simulation
American defence company HII has partnered with the U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in a high-fidelity joint F-35 training exercise using the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE).