Portuguese Air Force Chief of Staff: F-35A the only option to replace ageing F-16 fleet
Chief of Staff of the Portuguese Air Force stated that Portugal currently has no alternative but to purchase the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II to replace its ageing fleet of F-16s.
125th Fighter Wing showcases F-35A Lightning II during spring fling at Jacksonville Air National Guard Base
An F-35A Lightning II was displayed on the flightline during the 2025 Spring Fling family day at Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida, on 13 April 2025.
Poland’s F-35A Lightning II conducts first aerial refuelling by U.S. KC-135 Stratotanker
A U.S. Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker from the 126th Air Refuelling Wing successfully refuelled a Polish F-35A Lightning II for the first time on 6 March.
U.S. Air Force F-35A crashes at Eielson Air Force Base, pilot safely ejects
An F-35A Lightning II fighter jet of the United States Air Force (USAF) crashed within the perimeter of Eielson Air Force Base (EIL) in Alaska on 28 January 2025.
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F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team conducts practice session [PHOTOS]
The U.S. Air Force's F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team carried out an off-season practice session on 21 January 2025.
Denmark explores upgrading Greenland’s Kangerlussuaq Airport for F-35A fighter operations
Denmark has announced plans to explore modernising the Kangerlussuaq airport in western Greenland, enabling it to host its F-35A fighter jets.
F-35A Lightning II jets arrive at Kadena Air Base as U.S. Air Force modernizes Pacific fighter fleet
F-35A Lightning IIs from the 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Vermont Air National Guard, arrived at Kadena Air Base, Japan.
Nammo secures major Australian contract for advanced F-35A ammunition
Nordic defence company Nammo has signed a landmark agreement with Australia to supply its advanced 25 mm x 137 APEX PGU-47/U ammunition for the F-35A Lightning II.
Norway receives new F-35A fighters to strengthen air force capabilities
Two new F-35A fighter jets arrived at Ørland Air Station on Friday afternoon, joining Norway’s expanding fleet.
United States announces the pending sale of F-35A fighters to Romania
The United States State Department has made a determination approving a possible sale of 32 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter jets to Romania.
Kongsberg secures contract to equip Australia’s F-35A with Joint Strike Missiles
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a contract with the Commonwealth of Australia to deliver the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) for the F-35A aircraft.
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Lockheed Martin presents Poland’s first F-35A Husarz aircraft [VIDEO]
Lockheed Martin presented Poland's first F-35A Lightning II to the Polish government during a rollout ceremony at Lockheed Martin's F-35 production facility.