News archive: Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II | Airframer

10 September

Pratt & Whitney's Polish operations already produce parts for the GTF, PW800 and F135 engines.

Pratt & Whitney invests $25 million in Poland

The Niepołomice facility will gain capacity for tubular assemblies used in commercial and military engines, with the expansion expected to become operational in 2028.

27 August

EPACS was run for several days at power levels replicating F-35 mission requirements.

Collins completes F-35 EPACS altitude testing

Altitude testing has validated performance of the Enhanced Power and Cooling System, adding thermal margin to support future F-35 technology upgrades.

22 July

ReleaseSafran Aero Boosters and BMT Aerospace signed up to additively manufacture components for Pratt & Whitney's F135 engine for the F-35 Lightning II aircraft

21 July

ReleaseBAE Systems, Boeing and Saab formalise partnership to develop UK's next generation pilot training

20 July

ReleaseMGI Engineering announces high-speed autonomous collaborative combat aircraft, MGI T-022 Vortex

20 July

ReleaseShield AI and GE Aerospace light off X-BAT engine

17 June

ReleaseLockheed Martin, government officials tout site's 75 years of manufacturing excellence and a strong future

16 June

ReleaseMach Industries awarded DIU contract for Runway Independent Maritime Expeditionary Strike capability

4 June

ReleaseMontana Aerospace AG subsidiary Asco reaches important milestone in the F-35 program

20 May

ReleaseAmca closes $300M Series B at $1B+ valuation to strengthen America's critical component supply chain

14 May

ReleaseMobix Labs to acquire U.S. rare earth and critical minerals company powering defence and national security

14 May

ReleaseIsrael MOD signs contract with Elbit Systems for extended range capability for the F-35 "Adir" fighter jet

1 April

ReleaseSolestra Group adds flight safety, fracture-critical manufacturing capabilities with acquisition of Aerofab Corporation

1 April

More than 1,400 engines have already been delivered to support global F-35 operations.

F-35 engine output climbs as P&W lands ongoing F135 deal

The programme supports more than 66,000 jobs across 47 U.S. states and territories across the company's manufacturing network.

18 March

ReleaseKongsberg secures NOK 2 billion order for deliveries to F-35 Joint Strike Fighters

24 February

ReleaseRTX's Pratt & Whitney broadens manufacturing capabilities with $200 million investment in Columbus, Georgia

11 February

ReleaseSNC signs charter with Northrop Grumman and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to deliver Freedom Trainer for UJTS

15 January

One centre fuselage is produced every 30 hours on the Palmdale assembly line.

Northrop Grumman delivers 1,500th F-35 centre fuselage from Palmdale

The use of automated AR and VR tools has helped to reduce build time and training ramp-up on a production line supporting all three aircraft variants.

5 January

ReleaseMobix Labs powers up U.S. defense operations: veteran defense GM takes the helm; bigger military-approved facility expansion planned

17 December

The F-16 Block 70 combines a modern digital cockpit with a 12,000-hour service life to support long-term operational demands.

Lockheed completes initial F-16s for Bulgaria and Slovakia

The finished aircraft strengthen NATO interoperability while advancing national air defence modernisation plans across both air forces.

11 December

ReleaseEvio launches hybrid-electric aircraft program with 450 pre-orders

17 November

ReleasePalladyne AI establishes vertically integrated U.S. defense technology pioneer through transformative acquisitions delivering advanced avionics, precision component manufacturing and embodied AI

4 November

ReleaseNew GA-ASI Gambit 6 UCAV adds air-to-ground operations for international CCA

16 October

Belgium strengthens F-35 industrial role with P&W partnership

An agreement between Belgium, Pratt & Whitney, Safran Aero Boosters and BMT Aerospace will deepen industrial cooperation and secure long-term economic benefits from the F-35 programme.

9 October

ReleaseMontana Aerospace extends partnership with Lockheed Martin on F-35 program

26 September

ReleaseArconic celebrates commissioning of $57.5 million project to expand high purity aluminum production for defense & aerospace applications

25 September

Skunk Works aims to design, build and fly Vectis within two years.

ReleaseAmca acquires and invests in Cal-Draulics, an engineering-driven aerospace hydraulics supplier, to solve growing industry pains

8 July

ReleaseAmerican company fueling space race, next-gen defense unveils brand identity built on 84 years of engineering excellence

29 April

ReleaseLightPath Technologies secures $3.5 million follow-on order to supply infrared optics for F-35 combat aircraft -rogram

10 September

ReleaseKopin receives additional $2 million follow-on microdisplay order in support of Collins Aerospace’s F-35 Lightning II Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS)

4 September

The Airframer Bulletin

ReleaseSafran Aero Boosters and BMT Aerospace signed up to additively manufacture components for Pratt & Whitney's F135 engine for the F-35 Lightning II aircraft

ReleaseBAE Systems, Boeing and Saab formalise partnership to develop UK's next generation pilot training

ReleaseMGI Engineering announces high-speed autonomous collaborative combat aircraft, MGI T-022 Vortex

ReleaseShield AI and GE Aerospace light off X-BAT engine

ReleaseLockheed Martin, government officials tout site's 75 years of manufacturing excellence and a strong future

ReleaseMach Industries awarded DIU contract for Runway Independent Maritime Expeditionary Strike capability

ReleaseMontana Aerospace AG subsidiary Asco reaches important milestone in the F-35 program

ReleaseAmca closes $300M Series B at $1B+ valuation to strengthen America's critical component supply chain

ReleaseMobix Labs to acquire U.S. rare earth and critical minerals company powering defence and national security

ReleaseIsrael MOD signs contract with Elbit Systems for extended range capability for the F-35 "Adir" fighter jet

ReleaseSolestra Group adds flight safety, fracture-critical manufacturing capabilities with acquisition of Aerofab Corporation

ReleaseKongsberg secures NOK 2 billion order for deliveries to F-35 Joint Strike Fighters

ReleaseRTX's Pratt & Whitney broadens manufacturing capabilities with $200 million investment in Columbus, Georgia

ReleaseSNC signs charter with Northrop Grumman and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to deliver Freedom Trainer for UJTS

ReleaseMobix Labs powers up U.S. defense operations: veteran defense GM takes the helm; bigger military-approved facility expansion planned

ReleaseEvio launches hybrid-electric aircraft program with 450 pre-orders

ReleasePalladyne AI establishes vertically integrated U.S. defense technology pioneer through transformative acquisitions delivering advanced avionics, precision component manufacturing and embodied AI

ReleaseNew GA-ASI Gambit 6 UCAV adds air-to-ground operations for international CCA

ReleaseMontana Aerospace extends partnership with Lockheed Martin on F-35 program

ReleaseArconic celebrates commissioning of $57.5 million project to expand high purity aluminum production for defense & aerospace applications

ReleaseQuaker Houghton HOCUT 4260 receives global approvals from aerospace leaders Airbus and BAE Systems

ReleaseRadia announces WindRunner for Defense: redefining air mobility with a new class of outsized-volume air cargo

ReleaseAmca acquires and invests in Cal-Draulics, an engineering-driven aerospace hydraulics supplier, to solve growing industry pains

ReleaseFDH Hardware signs supply agreement with MS Aerospace

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman leverages advanced tech to build all three F-35 Lightning II variant center fuselages

ReleaseFeronyl and Lockheed Martin deepen collaboration under Belgium’s ESI program

ReleaseJariet International: empowering the future of high-speed data conversion with non-ITAR semiconductor solutions

ReleaseAero and Lockheed Martin sign industrial cooperation agreement as part of Czech F-35 acquisition

ReleaseAmerican company fueling space race, next-gen defense unveils brand identity built on 84 years of engineering excellence

ReleaseJoby achieves testing landmark with piloted aircraft

Release‘World first’ material to revolutionise aerospace

ReleaseBoeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat notches up 100-flight milestone

ReleaseTechnology transfer project between Lockheed Martin and Pilatus for PC-21

ReleaseAir Industries Group receives Supplier Excellence Award

ReleaseAir Industries Group secures $4.0 million contract for F-35 arresting gear components

ReleaseSverica Capital Management announces investment in Electronic Source Company

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman and Terma formalize agreement for collaboration on advanced technologies

ReleaseRTX's Pratt & Whitney awarded F135 Engine Core Upgrade contract

ReleaseLightPath Technologies secures $3.5 million follow-on order to supply infrared optics for F-35 combat aircraft -rogram

ReleaseKopin receives additional $2 million follow-on microdisplay order in support of Collins Aerospace’s F-35 Lightning II Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS)

ReleaseHoneywell completes acquisition of CAES