Lockheed Martin: first F-35A for Poland progressing on the production line
Poland’s program of record calls for 32 F-35As. The first aircraft, designated AZ-01, will be delivered to the Polish Air Force later this year.
Department of State approves sale of AARGM-ER missiles to the Netherlands
The Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced that the U.S. Department of State has approved a potential sale of AARGM-ER missiles to the Netherlands.
Poland and Italy remain resilent despite F-35 upgrade challenges
Poland, poised to become a regional leader in F-35 deployment, remains on track with its contract to acquire 32 F-35A Lightning II jets from the United States.
Vrgineers to participate in F-35 industrial cooperation project for pilot training
Vrgineers was selected by Lockheed Martin to participate in a pilot training industrial cooperation project for the F-35 as part of the initiative to supply the Czech Republic with two squadrons of 5th generation jet fighters.
Dutch air defence enters new era with F-35s taking over Benelux airspace patrol
Since 1981, Dutch F-16 fighter jets have been on permanent standby for the Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) mission, safeguarding the airspace of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
Patria and Lockheed signed a Memorandum of Agreement for the production of F-35 landing gear doors
Patria and Lockheed Martin signed their second Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for direct work within Finland´s F-35 industrial participation programme.
European air force upgrade plans hindered by F-35 delivery delays
The delayed delivery of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters is causing concern among European buyers, leading to potential capacity gaps and disruptions in training programs for pilots and maintenance engineers.
Mercury Systems and Lockheed Martin to advance defence manufacturing capabilities in Switzerland
Mercury Mission Systems International SA announced that it will advance the manufacturing of defence technologies in Switzerland in collaboration with Lockheed Martin.
Germany to purchase 75 JASSM-ER cruise missiles from the U.S.
The German government has initiated the procurement process for 75 advanced JASSM-ER (Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile-Extended Range) cruise missiles from the United States.
Denmark and Sweden conduct first inter-Allied 5th gen training drills
For the first time as NATO Allies, Danish F-35 and Swedish JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets flew aerial combat training drills in and around Danish airspace.
F-35A fighter officially certified for B61-12 nuclear bomb
The F-35A stealth fighter has been officially certified to carry the B61-12 thermonuclear gravity bomb, according to a report by Breaking Defense.
Patria to build assembly plant for F-35A programme in Finland
Patria will produce F-35 components and assemble engines for F-35 fighters as a local industry partner.