Czechia and Germany plan future air cooperation
Germany plans to introduce the first F-35 aircraft into service in 2026, and the first planes are expected to arrive in Czechia at the beginning of the next decade.
Washington approves USD 8.6 billion sale of F-35 fighters to Greece
The U.S. Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of up to 40 Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft and related equipment to Greece.
Italy provides continuous support to NATO’s Air Policing posture
Italian F-35 fighters continue their deployment at Malbork Air Base, Poland, supporting the enhanced Air Policing and NATO’s deterrence and defence mission on the eastern flank.
For the first time F-35 jets safeguard BENELUX airspace
The Netherlands began flying their F-35s under NATO Air Policing over the BENELUX States on January 25, 2024 in a further step to integrate fifth-generation assets into standing defensive missions.
RAF and Italian Air Force sign implementation agreement
The Royal Air Force has signed a formal agreement with the Italian Air Force which paves the way for servicing and maintenance of each other’s Eurofighter Typhoon and F-35B Lightning aircraft.
Lockheed Martin to integrate AARGM-ER missile into F-35 aircraft
On January 12, NAVAIR signed a USD 97.3 million contract for the integration of Northrop Grumman AGM-88G AARGM-ER missiles with the F-35A/B/C Lightning II multi-role fighter family.
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Norway begins 2024 with F-35 deployment to Iceland [VIDEO]
Norway is deploying four of is F-35 fighter jets to Iceland providing an interceptor capability for NATO’s air surveillance mission in Iceland.
Czech government approves strategic defence projects including F-35 fighters
The Czech government has approved a list of strategic projects for the Czech armed forces, which now includes the procurement of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets.
South Korea expands air force fleet with additional F-35A stealth fighters
The South Korean Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has officially confirmed the acquisition of 20 F-35A stealth fighter jets.
Finland: Patria to build the capabilities for F-35 programme
Patria and the Finnish Defence Forces have signed a service agreement on building the capabilities of Finland’s F-35 programme.
US Air Force bombers integrate with UK 5th Gen fighters in pre-planned mission
U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirits conducted a flight from their home station to a training area over the North Sea, linking with United Kingdom F-35 Lightning II fighters.
Safran Aero Boosters and BMT Aerospace work together on the F135 engine
Safran Aero Boosters and the Flemish company BMT Aerospace will partner under the Memorandum of Understanding that Safran Aero Boosters signed with Pratt & Whitney on December 10.