F-35 programme reaches record monthly delivery with 23 jets certified
In April, the F-35 Joint Program Office reported its highest monthly delivery of F-35 aircraft to date.
Japan receives first F-35 fighters at Komatsu Air Base, marking key defence milestone
Komatsu Air Base on Japan’s western coast has become the latest hub for the country’s advanced air power with the arrival of its first F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft.
Lockheed Martin enhances F-35 software development with automated testing
Lockheed Martin's F-35 Engineering and Technology team has introduced new software quality gates aimed at detecting and resolving issues earlier in the development process.
Norway completes delivery of 52 F-35 fighter jets and begins reception of Joint Strike Missiles
Norway has achieved two major milestones in strengthening its defence capability with the completion of the delivery of all 52 F-35 fighter jets and the beginning of deliveries of the Joint Strike Missile (JSM).
Lockheed Martin delivers 47 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets in first quarter of 2025
Of the 62 aircraft delivered in the first quarter of 2025, 47 were F-35 Lightning II jets, American defence company Lockheed Martin said in a press release.
Delivery of first JSM missiles marks major milestone for Norway’s F-35A fighter fleet
The integration of JSM with the F-35 will significantly strengthen Norway’s ability to locate and strike defended targets at long distances with precision and low detection risk.
U.S. Air Force deploys F-35A Lightning II fighters to Kadena Air Base, Japan
F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS), Hill Air Force Base, Utah, arrived at Kadena Air Base, Japan, on 24 April 2025.
Lockheed Martin to channel NGAD technology into advanced F-35 development
The F-35 programme has experienced delays and cost overruns in implementing Technology Refresh-3 (TR-3), a necessary hardware and software upgrade for future Block 4 improvements.
Lockheed Martin secures USD 180 million contract to convert F-35 jets for flight science testing
On 21 April, the United States Department of Defense announced a USD 180 million contract modification awarded to Lockheed Martin by the U.S. Navy.
125th Fighter Wing showcases F-35A Lightning II during spring fling at Jacksonville Air National Guard Base
An F-35A Lightning II was displayed on the flightline during the 2025 Spring Fling family day at Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida, on 13 April 2025.
Turkey seeks return to F-35 programme, considers redirecting USD 1.4 billion from F-16 deal
According to Turkish defence website TurkDef, Ankara is seeking to rejoin the F-35 Lightning II programme and acquire the fifth-generation fighter jets.
Poll shows majority of Swiss oppose purchase of F-35A Lightning II fighter jets
Switzerland’s decision to acquire 36 F-35A Lightning II fighter jets, under a contract signed in 2022, has led to ongoing political debate within the country.