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F-35B goes missing after pilot ejects following a mishap
Sep 18, 2023 - Military officials are searching for an F-35 fighter jet in South Carolina after a mishap forced the pilot to eject. The jet was left in autopilot mode so there’s a possibility it was still airborne for a while. [Read more...]
Canada finalizes deal to acquire 88 F-35s
Jan 10, 2023 - Canada announced the finalization of a $14.2 billion deal with the United States (US) government and Lockheed Martin with Pratt & Whitney for the acquisition of F-35 fighter jets for the Royal Canadian Air Force. The first planes are expected to enter the RCAF in 2026 with the full fleet being operational by 2033 or 2034. [Read more...]
Contract for production and delivery of up to 398 F-35s finalized
Jan 09, 2023 - The F-35 Joint Program Office and Lockheed Martin have finalized the contract for the production and delivery of up to 398 F-35s for $30 billion, including U.S., international partners and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) aircraft in Lots 15 and 16, with the option for Lot 17. [Read more...]
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