The Italian Navy has announced a significant upgrade to its Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) fleet, equipping the advanced aircraft with two new stand-off missile types.
Romania's Minister of National Defence, Angel Tîlvăr, said that the country is set to sign a contract for F-35A fighter jets.
In 2023, Rheinmetall was commissioned by Northrop Grumman to produce 400+ center fuselage sections throughout the future of the F-35 program.
Patria is building new production facilities in Jämsä Halli, where the production and assembly of structures for Lockheed Martin’s F-35 fighters will begin. Production will start in early 2026.
RUAG has received pre-approval for the final production of four of the new F-35 fighter jets.
One year after the start of serial production, Aero has demonstrated the first L-39NG aircraft intended for LOM PRAHA and its Pardubice Flight Training Centre.
The Royal Norwegian Air Force continues to further develop national operational concepts increasing combat aircraft survivability.
The F135 engine's industrial participation solution in Finland creates strong competences via security of supply and is also significant for the national economy.
GKN Aerospace announced plans to double the F-35 canopy production capacity of its Garden Grove, California, site, creating more than 100 new jobs.
The technology group has commissioned AERO-Bildungs GmbH to provide technical training for the production mechanics for the centre fuselage section of the F-35A in Weeze.
The Israeli Ministry of Defence has signed an agreement with the U.S. government for the third squadron of the "Adir" (F-35) aircraft, which will be integrated into the Israel Defence Forces (IDF).
Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen has approved a procurement of JASSM-ER missiles, significantly enhancing Finland's air-to-surface capability.
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