Lightning II

Military Aviation News July 25, 2022

Greece proceeds with purchase of F-35

Greece has sent an official request to the United States for the purchase of 20 Lockheed Martin-made F-35 fighter jets, the country’s prime minister said…

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 April 4, 2022

Flying High for More Than 500,000 Hours

The F-35 fleet has surpassed 500,000 flight hours across global operations, demonstrating the program’s progress and continued maturity. “The 500,000 F-35 flight hours milestone represents…

Lockheed Martin F-35B Ligtning II 168726/VM-18 VMFAT-501 US Marines

Military Aviation News December 15, 2021

Advancing F-35 Lightning II electronic warfare capabilities

BAE Systems received a $493M contract to significantly upgrade and modernize the EW system for the F-35 Lightning II, enabling the fighter to quickly detect…

Military Aviation News December 13, 2021

Finland Selects the F-35 Lightning II as Its Next Fighter

F-35 ranked as the most capable, survivable and affordable solution in Finland’s HX fighter program. The Finnish Government has announced Lockheed Martin’s 5th Generation F-35…

General Aviation News, Military Aviation News August 24, 2021

Where the World’s Most Advanced Fighter Jet is Built

Have you ever wanted to go behind the scenes and see what it takes to assemble the world’s most advanced fighter jet? Well, look no…

Military Aviation News April 12, 2018

F-35 Lightning II Completes Most Comprehensive Flight Test Program in Aviation History

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md., April 12, 2018 – The F-35 program has accomplished the final developmental test flight of the System Development and Demonstration…