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F-35 crashes on Eielson AFB flightline in Alaska – Pilot safe

Jan 29, 2025 - An F-35 fighter jet crashed Tuesday at 12:49PM on a flightline on Eielson Air Force Base. The pilot safely parachuted out after ejecting. The pilot was in the process of landing during a training exercise when his jet suffered an "inflight malfunction," forcing him to eject. [Read more...]

Norwegian F-35s achieve milestone with sustainable fuel integration

Jan 19, 2025 - In a groundbreaking development for military aviation, Norway has become the first nation to operate F-35 Lightning II fighter jets using a significant proportion of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). [Read more...]

Polish F-35 program takes off: first pilots begin training in 2025

Dec 24, 2024 - On Monday, December 23, 2024, the first two Polish F-35A Husarz jets touched down at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Arkansas, marking a significant milestone in Poland's transition to fifth-generation fighter capabilities. [Read more...]

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...]

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