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.
Netherlands deploys F-35 fighters to Estonia to strengthen NATO’s eastern flank
The Netherlands has deployed four F-35 fighter jets to Ämari Air Base in Estonia to bolster NATO’s air policing mission on the alliance's eastern flank.
Lockheed Martin secures USD 870 million contract for F-35 Lot 20 production
The United States Department of Defense has awarded a USD 869,947,066 contract to Lockheed Martin to commence work on producing F-35 stealth fighter jets from Lot 20.
Insta joins Finnish defence consortium to develop advanced ISR technologies for F-35 program
Finnish defence and technology company Insta has joined a consortium of industry leaders to develop advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities as part of Finland’s F-35 program.
Romania signs Letter of Acceptance for F-35 fighter jets to strengthen air force
Romania has officially joined the global F-35 fighter jet program, a significant move aimed at strengthening NATO’s collective defence capabilities.
ICEYE to lead consortium developing space technologies for Finnish F-35 industrial participation program
The consortium includes ICEYE, Insta, Huld, DA-Group, and the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI), working in collaboration with Lockheed Martin.
Czech Republic and Poland in talks on defence industry cooperation, focusing on ammunition
Černochová and Kosiniak-Kamysz discussed opportunities for joint ventures, notably in the production of artillery ammunition.