F-35 Joint Program Office: “Frankenjet” repair returns fighter to service, saving USD 63 million
A United States Air Force F-35A, once deemed irreparable, has been restored to full operational status following an unprecedented engineering project.
U.S. and Dutch air forces strengthen NATO readiness with joint F-35 operations at Ramstein Flag
The United States Air Force and Royal Netherlands Air Force enhanced their fifth-generation interoperability during F-35 Lightning II operations at NATO’s Ramstein Flag 2025 exercise on 4 April.
Stealth precision: RAF Lakenheath technicians sustain F-35’s cutting-edge capability
At RAF Lakenheath, a specialist team from the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron is carrying out precision work critical to the mission-readiness of the U.S. Air Force’s only fifth-generation fighter squadrons in Europe and Africa.
Greece launches EUR 25 billion defence plan with F-35 jets and Achilles Shield air defence project
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced a comprehensive EUR 25 billion defence investment plan aimed at modernising the nation's armed forces over the next decade.
F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO): Norway completes Lightning II fleet with arrival of final two aircraft
The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) and Norway, an F-35 Lightning II partner nation, have achieved a major milestone with Norway receiving its final two F-35As April 1.
Danish F-35 fighters intercept Russian surveillance aircraft over Baltic Sea during first Quick Reaction Alert mission
Last week, Danish F-35 fighter jets were deployed for the first time in an air policing role as part of the national Quick Reaction Alert (QRA).
F-22 and F-35 pilots conduct first joint Marine Corps–Air Force training in Navy’s Joint Simulation Environment
For the first time, U.S. Marine Corps F-35 pilots and U.S. Air Force F-22 pilots trained together as a joint combat force in the Navy’s Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.
Lockheed Martin: Norway becomes first F-35 Lightning II partner nation to fulfill its program of record
"The F-35 is the world's best fighter jet and I am very pleased that we will receive the last of the 52 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin that Norway has ordered," said Tore O. Sandvik, Norwegian Minister of Defence.
Finnish Air Force commander confirms F-35 programme on track amid rising strategic importance
The Finnish Air Force’s F-35 programme is progressing according to plan, with preparations well underway to replace the ageing Hornet fleet by the end of the decade.
Kongsberg signs long-term agreement for Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II maintenance in Norway
Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services has entered into a long-term contract with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency to maintain and upgrade the F-35 fighter aircraft in Norway.
Luke Air Force Base marks final U.S. F-16 flight as transition to F-35 begins
The 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base flew its final F-16 Fighting Falcon sortie on 24 March, officially concluding the U.S. Air Force's use of the aircraft at the Arizona base.
Pilatus and Lockheed Martin partner on F-35 offset to develop next-gen PC-21 training system
Lockheed Martin and Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus have entered into a strategic technology transfer agreement to develop an advanced next-generation pilot training system.