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The first Belgian F-35A arrives at Luke AFB
Dec 09, 2024 - The first Belgian F-35A Lightning II arrived at Luke Air Force Base, Dec. 3, 2024. This milestone marks the beginning of Belgium’s transition from the F-16 Fighting Falcon to the advanced F-35A, ushering in a new era for the Belgian Air Component. [Read more...]
F-35A stealth fighters to replace F-16s by 2026 at Misawa Air Base
Dec 01, 2024 - In response to growing threats from China, North Korea, and Russia, the United States is upgrading its military presence in Japan by replacing F-16 Fighting Falcons with F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters at Misawa Air Base. [Read more...]
F-35 takes center stage in manned-unmanned combat evolution with XQ-58A Valkyrie
Nov 29, 2024 - The F-35 is now spearheading the integration of manned and unmanned combat systems. Recent tests pairing the F-35 with the XQ-58A Valkyrie drone demonstrated the potential of collaborative combat operations, where advanced stealth jets and autonomous vehicles work together to dominate the battlefield. [Read more...]
Romania signs contract to purchase 32 F-35 fighter jets
Nov 21, 2024 - Romania signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) today with the United States for the acquisition of 32 F-35 fighter jets, along with their associated weaponry. [Read more...]
F-35C makes history with first combat strikes by U.S. Marine Squadron
Nov 20, 2024 - U.S. Marine Corps F-35C Lightning II saw its first combat use in November 2024. U.S. Marine Corps squadron VMFA 314, operating aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), conducted strikes on Houthi weapons facilities in Yemen. [Read more...]
First Polish Air Force F-35 ‘Husarz’ unveiled
Aug 30, 2024 - On Aug, 28, 2024, the first Polish Air Force F-35A, designated AZ-01, was officially unveiled during a roll-out ceremony at Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth facilities, Texas. This aircraft entered production in April 2023. [Read more...]
F-35B crashes in New Mexico; pilot suffers serious injuries
May 29, 2024 - An F-35B Lightning II en route from Lockheed’s Fort Worth, facility, to Edwards Air Force Base, California, crashed after a refuelling stop at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico on Tuesday at 14.00h. [Read more...]
First flight of a Belgian Air Force F-35A
May 15, 2024 - On May 14, 2024, the third F-35A destined for the Belgian Air Force completed its maiden flight. The aircraft took off from Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth facility in Texas around 15:00h and flew for approximately one hour. [Read more...]
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