Northrop Grumman developing the next generation radar for the F-35 Lightning II
Northrop Grumman Corporation is developing AN/APG-85, an advanced Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar for the F-35 Lightning II.
Canada announces the procurement of the F-35 Lightning II
The Government of Canada announced it is procuring Lockheed Martin's 5th Generation F-35 Lightning II aircraft.
Netherlands prepare F-35 deployment to NATO enhanced Air Policing in Poland
The Royal Netherlands Air Force is preparing a deployment of their F-35 fighter jets in support of NATO’s enhanced Air Policing mission.
Germany becomes latest country to join the F-35 Lightning II Global Team
The German Ministry of Defence announced it is procuring 35 Lockheed Martin 5th Generation F-35 Lightning II aircraft.
Magellan Aerospace signs agreement with BAE Systems for F-35 assemblies
Magellan Aerospace Corporation will continue producing F-35 Lightning II horizontal tail assemblies under an agreement with BAE Systems.
Pratt & Whitney awarded F135 engine core upgrade contract
The F135 engine core upgrade delivers the fastest, most cost efficient, lowest risk path to F-35 Block 4 capability.
Rare earth elements and F-35 supply chain
REEs are of vital importance to high-tech devices and their ability to function, including computer hard drives, telephones, televisions, and hybrid or electronic vehicles.
Norway to equip its fleet of F-35 fighters with AMRAAM-D missiles
The AMRAAM-D will serve as the main weapon used to defend Norwegian airspace for the next several decades.
GE’s next-gen XA100 fighter jet engine passes its last big test
The XA100 is an “adaptive cycle” engine, designed for maximum efficiency across subsonic, transonic, and supersonic flight speeds.
RAF conducted firing of ASRAAM missiles during drill
RAF Typhoon and Lightning jets have successfully conducted their largest ever mass firing of Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missiles (ASRAAM).
Integration of StormBreaker and F-35 moving ahead
The U.S. Navy conducted two StormBreaker smart weapon guided test vehicle releases from an F-35B Lightning II at 0.9 Mach.
Pratt & Whitney delivers 1,000th F135 production engine
Pratt & Whitney (P&W) announced today that it has delivered the 1,000th F135 production engine for the 5th Generation F-35 Lightning II fighter.