Chilean KC-135 Stratotanker Refuels US F-35s for First Time
The US Air Force and the Chilean Air Force have conducted an air-to-air refueling involving a Chilean KC-135 and two US F-35A aircraft.
Pratt & Whitney to Build More F-35 Engines in $3.8B Pentagon Deal
The US Department of Defense has awarded RTX segment Pratt & Whitney a $3.8-billion contract to produce F135 engines for the F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft.
AIM-260 JATM: The Next Generation of US Air-to-Air Dominance
This explainer breaks down why the AIM-260 JATM was created, what it replaces, and how it is intended to restore long-range air-to-air dominance.
Lockheed Martin Seals Industrial Partnerships for Czech F-35 Program
Lockheed Martin has finalized industrial cooperation agreements as part of an ongoing F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft sale with the Czech Republic.
Meet the MQ‑25A Stingray: Redefining Carrier Air Power
Navigate our guide on the MQ-25A Stingray, explaining its unmanned design, carrier integration, and refueling capability.
LRASM: The Missile Built for the Hardest Naval Fights
This guide explains how LRASM delivers long-range, survivable anti-ship strike using autonomous targeting, networked sensors, and stealth to counter advanced naval defenses.
The F-35 Lightning II: A Guide on the Fifth-Generation Multirole Fighter
Stealth, sensors, and software converge in the F-35 Lightning II. This guide unpacks how the fighter connects pilots, platforms, and domains into a single combat system.
AI Flies on F-35 to Enhance Threat Response in Breakthrough Test
Lockheed Martin is giving the F-35 a new AI boost that sharpens threat detection and combat identification, helping pilots make faster decisions under pressure.
Northrop Grumman Hits 1,500 F-35 Center Fuselages Delivered
Northrop Grumman has delivered its 1,500th F-35 Lightning II center fuselage, highlighting its critical role in the global fighter program.
Finland Approves Major AMRAAM Purchase for Incoming F-35 Fleet
The Finnish government has approved the acquisition of AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles from the US.
Lockheed Martin Rolls Out First F-35A Jet for Finland
Lockheed Martin has launched the Finnish Defence Force’s first F-35A Lightning II combat aircraft in Fort Worth, Texas.
F-35A Moves Closer to Meteor Missile Integration After Key Ground Tests
The F-35A Lightning II fighter jet has completed ground-based integration tests with the Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile, moving the pair closer to operational use.
Pratt & Whitney Lands $1.6B US Navy Contract for F-35 Engine Support
The US Navy has awarded RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney an approximately $1.6-billion contract for support of the F135 engines, which power the F-35 Lightning II aircraft.
Lockheed Martin Completes Final Assembly of Finland’s First F-35
Finland’s first F-35A Lightning II has completed final assembly and been rolled out from Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth facility in Texas.
Kongsberg Opens Norwegian F-35 Maintenance Depot in Rygge
Kongsberg has opened a new maintenance depot in Rygge, Norway, supporting the nation’s F-35 Lightning II aircraft, over two years after the company first unveiled the project.
Belgium Air Force Accepts First F-35A Fighter Jets From Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin has delivered the Belgian Air Force’s first three F-35A Lightning II combat aircraft, marking a historic milestone in the NATO country’s air defense modernization as it transitions from aging F-16s to fifth-generation air power.
Switzerland Vows to Press on With US Fighter Jet Deal
Switzerland vowed to continue its attempts to buy F-35A fighter jets from the United States despite spiralling expenses.
US Nuclear Weapons Return to UK After 2008 Withdrawal: Reports
The US has reportedly transferred several B61-12 thermonuclear gravity bombs to the UK, more than 15 years after withdrawing them from British soil in 2008.
Swiss, US in Spat Over Cost of F-35 Fighter Jets
Switzerland and the US are quibbling over the final price of 36 new Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets bought to replace the ageing Swiss fleet.
UK to Reintroduce Nuclear Weapon-Capable Aircraft Under NATO
Britain will reintroduce fighter jets capable of carrying atomic weapons to support NATO, expanding the country's deterrence arsenal.
Lockheed Strikes F-35 Deal in Portugal Despite Jet Purchase Doubts
Lockheed Martin has signed a strategic agreement with a Portuguese industry group to explore opportunities for local participation in the F-35 program.
Denmark Acquires F-35 Threat Simulator for Pilots
The Danish Ministry of Defence has procured simulators to reinforce the skills of its current and future F-35 Lightning II operators.
Polish F-35A Lightning II Pilots Complete Training
The first class of F-35A Lightning II pilots from the Polish Air Force have completed their training for the multirole combat aircraft.
Japan Receives New F-35 Lightning Fighters From US
Japan has received three F-35 Lightning II aircraft from the US at the Komatsu Air Base in Ishikawa as part of a $23.11-billion deal.
