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Apr- 2025 -

24 April

Air

Lockheed Mulls F-35 ‘Plus’ After NGAD Loss to Boeing

Lockheed Martin is considering a “fifth-generation-plus” variant of its F-35 fighter jet following its loss to Boeing in the Next-Generation Air Dominance program.

15 April

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Conti Federal Completes US Air Force F-35 Maintenance Hangar in Texas

Conti Federal has completed the modernization of an F-35 sustainment facility at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base (NASJRB) in Fort Worth, Texas.

2 April

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Norway First to Complete F-35 Fleet Under Joint Strike Fighter Program

Lockheed Martin has handed over the last three F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft ordered by Norway as part of the global Joint Strike Fighter Program.

Mar- 2025 -

21 March

Americas

220309-N-DU622-1207 PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 9), An F-35C Lightning II, from the "Rough Raiders" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125, makes an arrested gear landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin McTaggart)

Joe Saballa

Germany to Privately Discuss Reliability of US-Made Defense Systems: Report

Germany is reportedly set to hold closed-door discussions on the reliability of US-made weapon systems amid concerns over an alleged remote “kill switch” in some combat aircraft.

20 March

Air

Joe Saballa

Pentagon Dismisses Claims of Remote ‘Kill Switch’ in Exported F-35s

The Pentagon has firmly refuted rumors that a “kill switch” has been installed on exported F-35 fighter jets, which could allow the US to remotely deactivate them at any time.

16 March

Air

A pair of F-35 Lightning IIs pass under the sun while doing maneuvers to the Eglin Air Force Base runway

Staff Writer With AFP

Amid Tensions, Canada Says Reviewing Purchase of US Jets

Canada is reviewing a major purchase of US-made F-35 combat planes amid serious tensions with the Trump administration.

12 March

Air

Joe Saballa

Canada to Buy Military Choppers to Respond to Potential F-35 Crashes in Arctic

The Canadian military announced plans to acquire new helicopters to respond to potential crashes involving the F-35 fighter jets in the Arctic.

4 March

Air

Joe Saballa

Lockheed Announces Huge Milestone for Global F-35 Fleet

Lockheed Martin's global F-35 fleet has surpassed one million flight hours, marking a historic milestone for the 20-year program.

3 March

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Norway Air Force Accepts Three F-35A Jets Under Joint Strike Fighter Program

The Royal Norwegian Air Force has taken delivery of three new F-35A Lightning II combat aircraft as part of the Joint Strike Fighter Program in partnership with the US Department of Defense and Lockheed Martin.

Feb- 2025 -

10 February

Air