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F-16 Aircraft Backlog at 148, close to F-35's 156 on Order

October 2, 2023 @ 11:45 AM

The order backlog of F-16 Block 70 fighter jet stands at 148 aircraft, close to the F-35s order book position of 156 which is nearing the maximum production capacity of their manufacturer, Lockheed Martin. The company on Friday announced the successful flight of the first Slovakian F-16 Block 70, the first for a European country
Royal Danish Air Force Receives First Four Danish F-35 Aircraft

October 2, 2023 @ 07:04 AM

Denmark has received its initial batch of four permanently stationed F-35A Lightning II aircraft at Skrydstrup Air Base in Denmark. In a ceremony marking this milestone, Lockheed Martin officially transferred the ownership certificate of these F-35s to the Danish Ministry of Defense Acquisition and Logistics Organization
Lockheed Martin Wins $746M Contract for Swiss F-35 Integration

September 30, 2023 @ 06:03 AM

Lockheed Martin has won a contract valued at $746 million to facilitate the integration efforts of the government of Switzerland into the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program as part of a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) arrangement. Swiss industry already plays a role in building the F-35, with
Czech Republic Oks F-35 Jets Acquisition for $6.5B

September 28, 2023 @ 12:54 PM

The Czech Ministry of Defense has given the
Kongsberg Lands Deal to Supply Parts for F-35 Jets

September 27, 2023 @ 11:34 AM

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has clinched a NOK 1.2 billion ($112 million) contract with
Romanian MoD Seeks Parliamentary Approval to Buy 32 F-35 Jets for $6.5B

September 27, 2023 @ 11:08 AM

Romania's defense ministry has asked its parliament for approval to buy 32 F-35 military planes from the United States, with a budget of approximately $6.5 billion
Finland to purchase Patria's Hawk Simulator for Future F-35 Flight Training

September 26, 2023 @ 10:49 AM

Finland and Patria have made a deal to use the Hawk Full Mission Simulator (FMS), which is set to be delivered to the Finnish Air Force in 2026 for F-35 pilot training. It will play a crucial role in both the Hawk's type training phase and tactical training phase
Northrop Grumman Wins $705M to Develop, Test New Advanced Air-to-Ground Stand-In Attack...

September 26, 2023 @ 04:09 AM

Northrop Grumman has secured a $705 million contract for the development of the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW), an advanced high-speed air-to-ground weapon. Over the next 36 months, the company will advance the weapon, integrate it with platforms, and complete flight testing for rapid prototyping in preparation for field deployment
F-35 Jet Missing After Pilot Ejects Following Mishap in U.S.

September 18, 2023 @ 06:33 AM

Today in South Carolina, an F-35B pilot conducted an ejection maneuver at approximately 2:00 PM local time north of Joint-Base Charleston and is presently unaccounted for. The pilot successfully deployed their parachute and is currently in stable condition
South Korea Approved to Buy 25 F-35 Jets for $5.06 Billion

September 14, 2023 @ 06:13 AM

The United States has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea of F-35 Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $5.06 billion

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