The Finnish Air Force organized a Joint Fires training event that focused on enhancing the interoperability of Allied F-35 fighter jets with Finnish Army and Navy weapon systems.
Lockheed Martin has announced a significant milestone in its F-35 programme, with the global fleet now surpassing 1,000 aircraft.
Consortium led by Bittium and Lockheed Martin signed a framework agreement on the development of tactical networks’ cyber situational awareness.
Royal Air Force (RAF) F-35B jets from 617 Squadron, Marham, United Kingdom, have deployed to Iceland to commence NATO's Air Policing mission.
The U.S. State Department has announced the approval of Belgium's request for a potential sale of RTX GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB II) precision-guided munitions.
The Greece government finalized its intention to procure 20 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft by signing a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) through a U.S. government Foreign Military Sale.
"Our expectation remains that we will continue with a production rate of 156 aircraft per year and deliver between 75 and 110 aircraft in the second half of 2024, primarily in the TR-3 configuration," the company said in a statement.
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.
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