F-35 Conducts First Flight with TR-3
A developmental test team from the 461st Flight Test Squadron conducted the first flight of an F-35 in the Technology Refresh 3 (TR-3) configuration on January 6, at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Germany Becomes Latest Country to Join the F-35 Team
The German Ministry of Defense announced today it is procuring 35 Lockheed Martin 5th Generation F-35 Lightning II aircraft.
461st Flight Test Squadron receives brand new F-35A
The newest F-35A, straight out of the factory, found its new home here at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Aug. 1.
Norway selects StormBreaker smart weapon for F-35 fleet
The government of Norway has confirmed its intention to procure Raytheon Missiles & Defense’s StormBreaker® smart weapon from the U.S. Air Force.
U.S. State Department greenlights F-35A Lightning II sale to Germany
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Germany of F-35 Aircraft, Munitions, and related equipment for an estimated cost of $8.4 billion.
Further export orders on the horizon of the F-35 Lightning II program
On June 30, the media in Greece and the Republic of Korea reported that the authorities of both countries had decided to purchase the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II multi-role combat aircraft.
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II for Canada
Following a rigorous evaluation of proposals, the Government of Canada today announced it will now enter into the finalization phase of the procurement process with the top-ranked bidder, the United States (US) government and Lockheed Martin, for the F-35 fighter jet.
First HX Fighter Programme agreements signed
On 10 December 2021, the Government decided on the procurement of Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II multi-role fighters, which will replace the capabilities of the Air Force’s Hornet fleet that will be phased out by 2030.
Ebbing ANGB selected to host F-35 training center for FMS participants
The Department of the Air Force selected Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Arkansas, as the preferred location to establish an F-35 Lightning II training center for Foreign Military Sales participants.
Lockheed Martin And Royal Danish Air Force Celebrate Debut Of First Danish F-35 Aircraft
Danish and American officials celebrated the rollout of the first F-35A Lightning II for the Royal Danish Air Force (RDAF) today at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Texas.