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The industry ledger

Every dated fact behind the news — acquisitions, contracts, certifications, first flights, appointments — one stream, cut any way you need: by theme, country, sector, program or date. A filtered view is a URL: bookmark it and it becomes your standing query.

The industry ledger is an Analytics feature

Ask questions the news pages can’t answer — every acquisition touching one country this year, every certification in a sector, every appointment on a program’s suppliers — each answer sourced, dated and linked. A worked example runs below.

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Worked example — Corporate events across the industry, last 6 months. Analytics subscribers set every filter.
All events · Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II · all time

535 facts on record · showing the newest 8 — narrow the query for the rest

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DateEventWhat happenedCompanyProgram
06/10/2026 Contract award BAE Systems received a contract from Lockheed Martin to manufacture and deliver AN/ASQ-239 EW systems for F-35 Lots 20-22 and retrofit older aircraft. BAE Systems Electronic SystemsBAE Systems Engineering and ProductionLockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
01/10/2026 Aircraft first delivery Finland received its first two permanently based F-35A aircraft in country, hosted at a ceremony by the Finnish Air Force. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics CompanyPatria Aviation Oy Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
18/09/2026 Aircraft rollout Germany's first F-35A Lightning II was formally presented to the German government at Lockheed Martin's F-35 production facility. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
04/09/2026 Facility expansion Pratt & Whitney committed $25 million to expand its Niepołomice, Poland facility, adding capacity for commercial and military engine tubular assemblies with operations expected in 2028. Raytheon Technologies Corporation (Corporate Headquarters)Pratt & WhitneyPratt & Whitney Rzeszow S.A. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
22/07/2026 Contract award Safran Aero Boosters and partner BMT Aerospace signed an agreement with Pratt & Whitney to qualify and deliver additively manufactured F135 engine components. Safran Aero BoostersPratt & Whitney Military EnginesBMT Aerospace International Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
20/07/2026 Programme launch MGI Engineering Ltd launched the T-022 Vortex autonomous collaborative combat aircraft programme, targeting the UK Storm Fighter requirement. MGI EngineeringRolls-Royce plc Defence Aerospace MGI Engineering VortexEurofighter TyphoonLockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
20/07/2026 Ground test milestone GE Aerospace and Shield AI completed integration, actuation, and engine light-off testing of the AVEN nozzle on the F110-GE-129E engine for the X-BAT aircraft at Peebles, Ohio. GE Aerospace EnginesShield AI Shield AI X-BATLockheed Martin F-16 Fighting FalconLockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
16/06/2026 Contract award Mach Industries was awarded a contract by the Defense Innovation Unit for the Runway Independent Maritime Expeditionary Strike (RIMES) programme. Mach Industries Inc.NAVAIR Naval Air Systems CommandWhisper Aero Mach Industries AtlasBell Boeing V-22 OspreyLockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II