Tag: F-35
US Marines now have two operational F-35B squadrons in Japan
The US Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 has become the second operational F-35B squadron based in Japan, achieving full operational capability...
US deploys new F-35s to Germany for NATO air policing mission
Eight F-35As from the Vermont Air National Guard’s 158th Fighter Wing arrived in Germany on May 2
Dutch F-35s land in Bulgaria for NATO air policing mission
The Royal Netherlands Air Force has deployed four F-35A fifth-generation fighters to Bulgaria where they will support NATO's air policing mission.
Canada picks the F-35 as its future fighter
Canada is the second country to announce the purchase of the F-35A this year.
Newest Adir trio brings Israel’s F-35 fleet to 33 airframes
Three new Israeli Air Force “Adir” F-35I fighter jets landed at Nevatim air base in southern Israel on March 24, bringing the...
Germany joining F-35 operators’ club
The German government has settled for the Lockheed Martin-built F-35 stealth fighter as the successor for the Panavia Tornado fighter.
UK 5th-Gen fighters join US, Dutch counterparts for NATO eastern flank...
Royal Air Force F-35B fighter jets have landed at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, from where they will be supporting NATO's enhanced air...
Italian F-35As begin flying NATO Quick Reaction Alert missions
The Italian Air Force has officially started executing the NATO air policing mission with F-35 aircraft, which will launch from their home...
Finland signs contract for 64 F-35A fighters
The Finnish defense ministry has signed the official letter of offer and acceptance for the purchase of 64 fifth-generation F-35A stealth fighter...
Italy joins US Navy’s AIM-9X missile program as 28th international partner
The US Navy's Air-to-Air Missiles Program Office (PMA-259) recently welcomed Italy as its 28th Air Intercept Missile (AIM)-9X international partner.