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F-35 Lightning II

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Lockheed Delivers Record 191 F-35s in 2025 as Backlog Clears

Deliveries accelerated following a year-long TR-3 acceptance pause that left jets in storage.

Pentagon Confirms China’s J-36 and J-50 Are in Flight Tests as U.S. NGAD Advances Toward 2028

U.S., Turkey Revive F-35 Talks as Washington Repeats S-400 Red Line

Pentagon Advances Saudi Bid for Up to 48 F-35s to Defense Secretary Review

Belgium’s First F-35s Arrive at Florennes as One Jet Remains Grounded in the Azores

Canada Confirms 16 F-35 Purchase With Full Fleet Decision Still Under Review

Air Force’s 500th F-35A Joins Florida Air Guard at Jacksonville

Switzerland Launches F-35 Procurement Review After Fixed-Price Talks Collapse