F-35 pilots gain vital combat experience in Bamboo Eagle 25-1 exercise
F-35 pilots from the 421st Fighter Squadron, part of the U.S. Air Force’s 388th Fighter Wing, are honing their skills in the Bamboo Eagle 25-1 exercise.
Finnish Air Force prepares for F-35 Lightning II: training with American pilots begins
The first Finnish Air Force F-35 fighter jets are expected to arrive in Finland in the latter half of 2026.
U.S., Norwegian, and Dutch air forces conduct joint F-35 training at Ramstein Air Base
Service members from the U.S. Air Force, Royal Norwegian Air Force, and Royal Netherlands Air Force demonstrated their readiness and interoperability during Spartan Lightning.
Norway extends air defence mission in Poland to support Ukraine
Norway has announced an extension of its air defence mission in Poland, with Norwegian NASAMS air defence forces remaining in Rzeszów until the summer.
F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office Italy feature: a partner at the center
When Italy began its transition of placing F-35s in its operational units, the nation stated it had to modernize from a technological and tactical point of view.
U.S. Marine Corps on track to have 183 F-35B and 52 F-35C aircraft by the end of 2025
The United States Marine Corps has outlined its strategic advancements in aviation with the release of the 2025 Marine Aviation Plan.
Nammo’s APEX PGU-47/U: the next generation of aircraft ammunition for the F-35
Nammo has developed the 25 mm x 137 APEX PGU-47/U, a new type of multi-role aircraft ammunition designed to enhance modern air combat capabilities.
Cope North 25: U.S., Japan, and Australia enhance F-35 Lightning II operations in Indo-Pacific
A key focus of CN25 is the integration of F-35A and F-35B aircraft from the participating nations—the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and the United States Air Force (USAF).
Polish Air Force pilot takes first flight in Lockheed Martin F-35A, marking historic milestone
A Polish Air Force F-35A Lightning II pilot has made history by taking the first flight with their new aircraft on 31 January 2025.
Norwegian F-35 intercept Russian Bomber Task Force in the High North
Two Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35 jets scrambled on the 4 of February 2025, when two Russian TU-95 Bear H Bomber Aircraft escorted by two Flanker-D flew close to NATO Airspace up in the High North.
U.S. Air Force restores combat-ready F-35A fighter from two damaged aircraft
Airmen from the 388th Fighter Wing have successfully restored an F-35A Lightning II by combining parts from two damaged aircraft.
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II hot turns: enhancing survivability and lethality
During the test event, maintenance crews refueled the F-35 and loaded munitions while keeping the engines running, a process known as a "hot" integrated combat turn (ICT).