Alliance-Based Deterrence: The F-35 Strengthens NATO Partnerships
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) exercise Steadfast Defender 2021 brought together nine thousand troops from 20 nations to prove the readiness of forces from…
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Most USAF Fighter MC Rates Rise in 2020, Led by F-35
The Air Force’s fighter fleet, led by the F-35A, turned in a better overall mission capable rate in 2020, even with limitations imposed by the…
F-35 Best and Final Offer Submitted to Finnish Government
The U.S. government and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) submitted an F-35 best and final offer (BAFO) on April 29, 2021, to the Finnish government in…
Lockheed Martin and Royal Danish Air Force Celebrate Debut of First Danish F-35 Aircraft
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 7, 2021 — Danish and American officials celebrated the rollout of the first F-35A Lightning II for the Royal Danish Air Force…
Tyndall AFB Selected to Host Three F-35 Squadrons
A Record of Decision was issued by the U.S. Air Force, making Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, the official location to host three new squadrons…
U.S. Air Force: F-35 is the ‘Cornerstone,’ ‘Core’ Airplane
Senior U.S. Air Force leaders recently reemphasized their support for the F-35, calling the 5th Generation fighter the “cornerstone” of the Air Force’s tactical capability….
Feronyl Secures Contract for Advanced Composites within Belgian F-35 Program
Feronyl has been awarded a multi-year contract by Lockheed Martin for research and development of advanced materials for use on high-heat surfaces. As part of…
UAE signs deal with U.S. to buy 50 F-35 jets and up to 18 drones
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates has signed an agreement with the United States to purchase 50 F-35 jets and up to 18 armed…
Northrop Grumman to Enable New F-35 Warfighting Capability
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has received a contract award from Lockheed Martin Corporation to enable new functionality to protect the 5th Generation F-35 Lightning…
Britain signs 550 million sterling weapons contract for F-35 jets
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain said on Wednesday that it signed a 550 million pound ($751 million) contract with European weapons-maker MBDA to manufacture surface-attack missiles…
Pentagon and Lockheed Martin Agree to $1.28B F-35 Sustainment Contract
Continue to Improve Readiness and Support the Warfighter FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 6, 2021— The F-35 Joint Program Office awarded the Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT)…
Lockheed Martin Celebrates a Year of F-35 Successes
Despite COVID-19 challenges, F-35 Production delivers 123 aircraft Lockheed Martin delivered the 123rd F-35 aircraft of the year last week. The 123rd aircraft is an…