U.S. Marine Corps Fighter Attack Squadron 314 returns from combat deployment
CVW-9 consists of nine squadrons flying the F-35C Lightning II, F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, E-2D Hawkeye, C-2 Greyhound, and MH-60R/S Sea Hawk.
Four new Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets delivered to Norway
The delivery brings the total number of F-35s in Norway to 46, with the final six expected to arrive by summer 2025.
Air policing: Dutch F-35 fighters intercept russian aircraft over Baltic Sea
Dutch F-35 fighter jets have been monitoring NATO airspace along the eastern border of NATO territory since the start of the month.
Air force: four new Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets arrive in Denmark
This addition brings Denmark's F-35 fleet to eight, with three more jets expected to arrive over the winter, increasing the total to 11.
Lockheed Martin begins production of Germany’s first F-35 fighter jet
Germany’s acquisition of the F-35A is part of a broader effort to replace its ageing Panavia Tornado fleet, which currently supports NATO’s Nuclear Sharing programme.
USAF joins European allies in Arctic defence exercise showcasing fifth-generation air power
Norwegian, U.K., and U.S. forces conducted a high-profile military exercise on 3 December in the Arctic, demonstrating the capabilities of fifth-generation aircraft in a challenging, multi-domain environment.
Belgian Air Force takes delivery of its first F-35A Lightning II fighter jet
On 4 December, the Belgian Air Force announced the delivery of its first Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter jet.
Lockheed Martin and RAF conduct first-ever F-35 classified data-sharing with non-U.S. command system
In the demonstration, an F-35 flying from Lockheed Martin’s facility in Fort Worth, Texas, transmitted classified data through Skunk Works’ Open Systems Gateway (OSG).
Norway deploys F-35 fighter jets and NASAMS air defence systems to Poland
Beginning in December 2024, Norwegian forces will protect the airspace over Rzeszów airport, a key transit point for civilian and military supplies destined for Ukraine.
Transitioning to the future: Finnish Air Force prepares for F-35 capability integration
The F-35 Programme, a significant milestone for the Finnish Defence Forces (FDF), has advanced well in the past year.
XQ-58A Valkyrie demonstrates advanced capabilities during Emerald Flag 2024
The U.S. Marine Corps’ XQ-58A Valkyrie has achieved another milestone in unmanned tactical aviation, showcasing advanced data link integration during the Emerald Flag 2024.
Ebbing Air National Guard Base to host additional F-35 aircraft for Foreign Military Sales training
The Department of the Air Force has announced Ebbing Air National Guard Base (ANGB) in Fort Smith, Arkansas, as the preferred location to house 12 additional F-35 Lightning II aircraft.