F-35 Lightning II

US Air Force fighter fleet expansion plans

5 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Lockheed Martin and US Department of Defense reach F-35 procurement framework agreement

The U.S. Air Force has proposed a strategic blueprint to expand its combat-coded fighter fleet to 1,509 aircraft by 2035. This target represents a significant increase from previous estimates of 1,271 aircraft for 2026 a

Finland integrates F-35 jets and engine assembly

11 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Finland receives two additional F-35A fighter jets

The Finnish defense company Patria has completed the assembly of the first F135 engine for the Finnish Air Force’s F-35A fleet at its facility in Linnavuori, Nokia. Following an agreement with Pratt & Whitney, Patria is

Swiss F-35A procurement cost, public opposition and delays

11 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Switzerland reforms defense procurement following F-35 pricing dispute

Production of the Swiss Air Force’s F-35A fighter jet fleet continues at the Leonardo facility in Cameri, Italy, with deployment scheduled for Payerne in 2028, Meiringen in 2030, and Emmen in 2032. The first eight aircra

Lockheed Martin F-35 program developments

2 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Lockheed Martin and Pentagon reach F-35 framework agreement

Lockheed Martin has entered into a significant agreement with the US Department of Defense for the production and maintenance of 850 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets over the next decade. This deal aims to sustain an annua

Tarang Shakti multinational air exercise in India

5 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: United States restricts Indian access to F-35 jets during Tarang Shakti exercise

The second edition of the multinational air exercise ‘Tarang Shakti’ commenced on September 26 at the Jodhpur Air Force Station in Rajasthan, India, and is scheduled to run until October 12. Themed ‘Power in Partnership’

F-35 stealth technology security concerns

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: China claims ability to detect F-35 stealth aircraft

A security incident involving the diversion of critical F-35 fighter jet components, including a cockpit canopy and weapons bay door, has prompted investigations by the Pentagon and the U.S. House Armed Services Committe

Turkey-US F-35 program negotiations

5 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Turkey negotiates with US for delivery of six F-35 fighter aircraft

Negotiations between Turkey and the United States regarding the lifting of CAATSA sanctions and Turkey’s reintegration into the F-35 fighter jet program have been ongoing. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan noted that

Greece-Turkey military and defense tensions

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Greece advances military capabilities with advanced missile systems and F-35 integration

Greece is pursuing extensive military upgrades to strengthen island defense and deterrence, specifically through the potential acquisition of US Patriot PAC3 air defense systems. Discussions involve integrating these sys

US-Saudi F-35 sale controversy and component diversion

8 clusters · 219 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: F-35 components reach China following logistics error

The US State Department has approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, marking the first time an Arab state will operate the aircraft. While the State Department