The United Kingdom has completed the delivery of its initial fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35B fighter jets, marking a key milestone in its fifth-generation airpower program.
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II fighter assigned to Nellis Air Force Base (LSV) crashed within the Nevada Test and Training Range on March 31, 2026.
Norway plans $11.8B defense boost for F-35 missiles, Type 26 frigates, and Type 212CD submarines to meet NATO’s 3.5% GDP target by 2035.
Lockheed Martin has initiated final assembly of Germany’s first F-35A stealth fighter at its production facility in Fort Worth, marking a major step in Berlin’s military modernization programme.
US to receive F-35 jets without radars due to APG-85 delays, impacting combat readiness and fleet capability planning.
Russian military aircraft activity near North America has increased beyond historical levels, prompting more NORAD intercept operations and heightened NATO surveillance across Arctic and Atlantic regions.
A US Air Force (USAF) Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter conducted an emergency landing at a military base in the region following an in-flight incident during operations near Iranian airspace.
The United States Air Force (USAF) is advancing its next generation of combat aircraft, combining stealth, advanced sensors, and network-driven warfare capabilities.
NATO forces scrambled fifth-generation fighter jets after a Russian reconnaissance aircraft entered an active military exercise zone over the Norwegian Sea during Cold Response 2026.
The growing presence of the Typhoon also places pressure on the manufacturer of the F-35 Lightning II, Lockheed Martin.