U.S. Air Force deploys first permanently assigned F-35A Lightning II fighters to Misawa Air Base in Japan
The U.S. Air Force marked the arrival of its first permanently assigned F-35A Lightning II aircraft at Misawa Air Base on April 24.
UK confirms planned F-35A jets will serve NATO dual-capable role without expanding national nuclear deterrence
The United Kingdom has clarified the intended role of the planned F-35A aircraft following a parliamentary question on nuclear deterrence policy.
Japan orders additional Joint Strike Missiles from Kongsberg for F-35A fighter fleet
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a fifth follow-on contract with Japan to deliver the Joint Strike Missile for the country’s F-35A fighter aircraft fleet.
U.S. Air Force deploys F-35A Lightning II fighters to Kadena Air Base, Japan
F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS), Hill Air Force Base, Utah, arrived at Kadena Air Base, Japan, on 24 April 2025.
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.