F-35 – Page 2 – The Defense Post

Mar- 2026 -

5 March

Air

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.

3 March

Air

Brazil's Gripen E aircraft firing a Meteor missile.

Bea Castañeda

Meteor Missile Guide: The No-Escape Zone Redefined

The Meteor missile sets a new standard in long-range air combat. Learn how its unique design gives pilots an edge in modern aerial warfare.

Feb- 2026 -

26 February

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

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.

17 February

Technology

Soldiers surround a satellite network tied to the effort to boost JADC2

Bea Castañeda

Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2): Connecting the Modern Battlespace

This explainer shows how CJADC2 connects, coordinates, and empowers US and allied forces, transforming raw data into rapid decisions that give an edge in complex, multi-domain battlefields.

13 February

Air

Christine Casimiro

Canada Pays for F-35 Long-Lead Items Despite Ongoing Fighter Jet Review

Canada has reportedly begun making payments for “long-lead items” tied to 14 additional F-35 fighter jets despite a contract review triggered by US trade tensions and sovereignty concerns.

6 February

Europe

Christine Casimiro

Patria Begins Assembly of F135 Engines for Finland’s F-35 Fleet

Patria has inked an agreement for the final assembly of the first F135 engines in Finland for the Finnish Air Force’s incoming F-35 aircraft fleet.

Jan- 2026 -

19 January

Air

Christine Casimiro

Denmark Retires F-16 After 46 Years of Service, Transitions Fully to F-35

Denmark has formally retired the F-16 Fighting Falcon after 46 years of operational service and will now transition fully to the F-16’s successor, the F-35A Lightning II.

Dec- 2025 -

29 December

Air