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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.
GE Aerospace’s XA100 engine testing achieves new milestone
GE Aerospace announced that its XA100 engine successfully completed additional testing, in coordination with the U.S. Air Force (USAF).
Lockheed Martin completes assembly of first F-35A Lightning II for Belgium
Lockheed Martin has announced the completion of the final assembly of Belgium's first F-35A Lightning II multirole combat aircraft.
Czech Republic to establish training and simulation centre for F-35 fighter
The acquisition of 24 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II aircraft stands as the Czech Republic's most significant military investment to date.
Romania’s ambitious plan: purchasing 48 F-35 fighters
The Romanian Ministry of National Defence plans to acquire F-35A fighters for its tactical air squadrons. Each squadron will consist of 16 aircraft.
Czech government approves purchase of Lockheed Martin F-35A fighters
The Czech Minister of Defence, Jana Černochová, announced during a press conference that the Czech government has approved the acquisition of 24 multi-role F-35 aircraft.
Italian F-35 conduct first launch out of Malbork Air Base
Two F-35 of the Italian Air Force Task Force Air-32nd Wing executed their first alert scramble out of Malbork Air Base, Poland under NATO orders.