Lightning II

Military Aviation News September 4, 2025

Czech Air Force Confirms Purchase of 24 F-35 Jets to Replace Saab Gripen

The Czech Air Force will replace its Saab Gripen fleet with 24 advanced Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightnings II fighter jets, marking a significant step in…

General Aviation News, Military Aviation News September 3, 2025

Historic First F-35B Retired and Flown to MCAS Beaufort for Display

A unique moment in aviation history unfolded on August 27, 2025, when the very first F-35B Lightning II STOVL (Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing) jet,…

Military Aviation News July 22, 2025

Belgium Doubles Down on F‑35: Snaps Up 11 More Lightning IIs

AviationNews – Belgium is making headlines again with its F‑35 Lightning II program—this time ordering 11 additional jets, boosting its fleet from 34 to 45…

Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II F-014 322 Sqn Royal Netherlands Air Force

Military Aviation News January 9, 2025

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II 2024 Deliveries

The F-35 is the world’s preeminent 5th Generation aircraft and the cornerstone of the U.S. and allied fleets worldwide. We delivered 110 F-35s in 2024,…

Lockheed Marin F-35BLightning II MM7453/32-14 13° Gruppo Italian Air Force at the 100 years Italian Air Force Airshow at Pratica di Mare in June 2023

Military Aviation News January 3, 2025

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Current and Future Operators

The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, a fifth-generation multi-role stealth fighter, has become one of the most advanced and sought-after aircraft in modern military aviation….

Military Aviation News December 2, 2024

FRCE marks 150th F-35 induction

Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) marked a milestone in its support of the F-35 Lightning II program when the depot recently inducted and completed modifications…

Military Aviation News April 16, 2024

IAM Petitions for Additional F-35s

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), urged Congress to sign an important bipartisan letter supporting the F-35 Lightning II program. What the…

Military Aviation News December 11, 2023

Belgium Celebrates Rollout of First F-35A

Lockheed Martin officially presented Belgium’s first F-35A Lightning II to the Belgian government during a rollout ceremony at Lockheed Martin’s F-35 production facility. This event…

Military Aviation News December 4, 2023

F-35: new plane, new unit

The Belgian F-35 Conversion Unit settled at its new base, Luke Air Force Base, at the end of July. Report from the unit responsible for…

Military Aviation News October 2, 2023

Royal Danish Air Force And Lockheed Martin Celebrate Arrival Of First Four Danish F-35 Aircraft

Denmark’s F-35 fleet will bolster all-domain deterrence and advance 21st Century Security The Kingdom of Denmark officially celebrated the in-country arrival of its first four permanently based F-35A…

Military Aviation News July 10, 2023

Israel to Acquire Third Squadron of F-35 Aircraft

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant has approved the recommendation proposed by the IDF Chief of the General Staff, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, the Director General…

Military Aviation News October 26, 2022

Lightning Strike: Marines Have Big Plans for the F-35B

A U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship, the USS Tripoli, recently wrapped up specialized exercises demonstrating how the U.S. Marine Corps’ F-35B stealth fighters can work…

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