Turkey seeks return to F-35 programme, considers redirecting USD 1.4 billion from F-16 deal
According to Turkish defence website TurkDef, Ankara is seeking to rejoin the F-35 Lightning II programme and acquire the fifth-generation fighter jets.
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Polish defence industry delivers first PAC-3 MSE launch tubes to Lockheed Martin
On 15 April 2025, Lockheed Martin confirmed the receipt of the first shipment of PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) launch tubes produced in Poland.
Poll shows majority of Swiss oppose purchase of F-35A Lightning II fighter jets
Switzerland’s decision to acquire 36 F-35A Lightning II fighter jets, under a contract signed in 2022, has led to ongoing political debate within the country.
Australia’s defence industry surpasses AUD 5 billion in F-35 programme contracts
The Australian Department of Defence announced a major milestone in the global F-35 Lightning II programme, with the value of contracts awarded to Australian industry exceeding AUD 5 billion.
Lockheed Martin and Bulgarian Air Force mark arrival of first Bulgaria F-16 Block 70 fighter
Lockheed Martin and the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence formally celebrated the arrival of the first F-16 Block 70 in Bulgaria on Sunday, commemorating the beginning of F-16 operations in Bulgaria.
Lockheed Martin and Arquimea demonstrate advanced anomaly detection for ISR platforms
Lockheed Martin’s advanced aerospace division, Skunk Works, has unveiled a new anomaly detection capability in partnership with Spanish technology firm Arquimea.
Royal Netherlands Air Force and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works achieve breakthrough F-35 interoperability at Ramstein Flag
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) showcased the first-ever live classified data share outside the United States between an F-35 in flight and Keystone.
Commander of Finnish Air Force reviews F-35 production and training facilities in U.S.
Finland’s first F-35A multirole fighters are currently under construction at Lockheed Martin’s main assembly facility.
Lockheed Martin doubles HIMARS production to 96 launchers in 2024, speeds delivery
Lockheed Martin has announced an increase in the production rate of its M142 HIMARS multiple rocket launcher systems due to growing global demand.
Belgian pilots begin advanced F-35 Lightning II training ahead of first jet delivery
Belgian fighter pilots are preparing for the arrival of their country’s first F-35 Lightning II aircraft later this year by participating in advanced training in the United States.
Lockheed Martin delivers 1,000th F-35 Centre Wing Assembly from Marietta facility
Lockheed Martin has marked a major production milestone with the delivery of the 1,000th Centre Wing Assembly (CWA) for the F-35 fighter jet from its facility in Marietta, Georgia.
Dutch F-35s achieve first live combat data exchange in Europe during NATO exercise
The Royal Netherlands Air Force has successfully conducted a live test exchanging real-time combat data between F-35 fighter jets and the Dutch command system Keystone.