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News archive: Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II

Every Bulletin story and press release covering Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, newest first.

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21 July

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

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

14 May

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

14 May

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

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 2025 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 2025

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

17 November 2025

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

4 November 2025

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

16 October 2025

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 2025

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

26 September 2025

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

25 September 2025 Skunk Works aims to design, build and fly Vectis within two years.

Skunk Works reveals survivable Group 5 collaborative combat aircraft

The Vectis aircraft has been designed to combine stealth and affordability with mission flexibility, supporting Indo-Pacific, European and Central Command theatres through advanced manufacturing and digital engineering.

22 September 2025

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

19 September 2025

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

28 August 2025

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

28 August 2025 The F135 production programme supported more than 67,000 jobs in 2024.

Pratt & Whitney secures $2.8bn contract for F135 production

The Lot 18 production contract for F135 engines will fund additional spares, tooling and support while sustaining thousands of jobs across the United States.

8 July 2025

ReleaseFDH Hardware signs supply agreement with MS Aerospace

2 July 2025

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

18 June 2025

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

17 June 2025

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

28 May 2025

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

30 April 2025

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

29 April 2025

ReleaseJoby achieves testing landmark with piloted aircraft

23 April 2025

Release‘World first’ material to revolutionise aerospace

25 March 2025

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

23 March 2025

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

6 March 2025 EPACS more than doubles the cooling capacity of the current system, supporting future upgrades throughout the aircraft’s service life.

Collins advances EPACS testing for F-35 upgrade

The power and cooling system demonstrator surpassed key milestones, proving its ability to support next-generation aircraft systems and wider military and commercial applications.

4 March 2025

ReleaseAir Industries Group receives Supplier Excellence Award

4 December 2024

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

22 October 2024

ReleaseSverica Capital Management announces investment in Electronic Source Company

1 October 2024

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman and Terma formalize agreement for collaboration on advanced technologies

30 September 2024

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

24 September 2024

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

10 September 2024

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 2024

ReleaseHoneywell completes acquisition of CAES

15 July 2024

ReleaseRTX's Pratt & Whitney completes F135 Engine Core Upgrade preliminary design review

20 June 2024

ReleaseHoneywell to acquire CAES to enhance defense technologies across land, sea, air and space

9 April 2024

Releasee-VAC Magnetics receives historic $111.9 million Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit for construction of first U.S. manufacturing facility in South Carolina

2 April 2024

ReleaseKratos demonstrates XQ-58A electronic warfare capabilities for United States Marine Corps

28 March 2024 The landing gear doors project is a key element of the F-35's industrial participation solution in Finland to transfer technical and manufacturing experience in 5th Generation aircraft production.

Patria lands contract for F-35 landing gear doors

A new production line at Patria's Halli facility in Jämsä, Finland, will manufacture 400 sets of landing gear doors for the F-35 global fleet.