F-35A

Military Aviation News, Spotters News October 6, 2023

International flying exercise Frisian Flag at Leeuwarden Air Base in the Netherlands

From Monday, October 2 to Friday, October 13, 2023, the international flying exercise Frisian Flag 2023 will take place at Leeuwarden Air Base. For two…

Lockheed F-35A Lightning II 12-5054 LF USAF

Military Aviation News May 29, 2023

USAF Kingsley Field to host F-35A Formal Training Unit

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — The Department of the Air Force plans to convert the F-15C Eagle Formal Training Unit at Kingsley Field in Klamath…

Military Aviation News September 16, 2022

Swiss parliament approves $5.5 bln purchase of F-35 fighters

ZURICH, Sept 15 (Reuters) – The Swiss parliament gave final approval on Thursday to buy 36 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter jets, pressing ahead…

Military Aviation News June 22, 2022

Lockheed can deliver F-35 to Germany from 2026, sees more orders in Europe

BERLIN, June 22 (Reuters) – Lockheed Martin said on Wednesday it could deliver first F-35 fighter jets to Germany in 2026 and expects more orders…

Lockheed F-35A Lightning II F-020 322 Sqn Royal Netherlands Air Force

Military Aviation News June 1, 2022

The Netherlands Government buys more F-35A and Reaper drones

The Dutch Ministry of Defense is going to invest heavily in new equipment, including F-35As and armed drones. Supporting forces, such as the logistics and…

Military Aviation News May 19, 2022

Swiss to sign deal to buy F-35 fighters before referendum

ZURICH, May 18 (Reuters) – The Swiss government will sign a contract by the end of March to buy 36 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II…

Military Aviation News April 19, 2022

Eielson AFB Completes F-35A Lightning II Fleet

Eielson finalized its status as a formidable fifth-generation fighter wing today as the 354th Fighter Wing accepted delivery of its final F-35A Lightning II fighter…

Military Aviation News March 29, 2022

Lockheed F-35A Lightning II for Canada

The Canadian government has chosen the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II as the next fighter for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The government will…

Military Aviation News October 6, 2021

F-35A complete 5th generation fighter test milestone with refurbished B61-12 nuclear gravity bombs

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFNS) — Two F-35A Lightning II aircraft recently released B61-12 Joint Test Assemblies, or JTAs, during the F-35A’s first…

Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II F-001 OT 323 Sqn Royal Netherlands Air Force

Military Aviation News June 30, 2021

Switzerland selected the F-35A Lightning II as new fighter aircraft

Today June 30th, the Swiss Bundesrat announced its preference for an order for 36 F-35 fighter jets. The parliament still has to approve. Multiple opposition…

Military Aviation News June 8, 2021

RAAF Flies F-35As in ‘Beast Mode’ for the First Time

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has operated a pair of Lockheed Martin F-35A fighters with a full weapons load for the first time. During…

First Royal Danish Air Force F-35A makes its public debut

Military Aviation News April 7, 2021

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…

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