F-35 Lightning II

Belgium welcomes its first F-35 fighters at Florennes Air Base Belgium officially entered the fifth-generation fighter era yesterday as the first three F-35A Lightning II aircraft arrived at Florennes Air Base, marking the nation’s first introduction of a new fig...

A historic day for the Belgian Air Force. The first 3 F-35A Lightning II fighters have arrived at Florennes Air Base — the first new generation of combat aircraft Belgium has received in almost 50 years. One aircraft was forced to remain behind in the Azores due to technical issues. #f35 #baf

This is not the aircraft that crashed today, but mere a theme picture of a VFA-125 F-35C.

A US Navy F-35C went down this evening around 18:00h near NAS Lemoore in central California. The pilot managed to eject safely. This crash is the second one this year. In January an Air Force F-35A crashed at Eielson AFN in Alaska during training.

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Milestone moment for the Belgian F-35 program: Belgium’s first F-35 to arrive in country has rolled off the production line and is gearing up for arrival in Belgium this fall. #baf #f35

The F-35 finally took of on 05/05/2025 at 11:08h from Kouchi Ryouma Airport and a arrived at MCAS Iwakuni at 11:30h.

One month after a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B (BF-103) made a precautionary landing at Japan’s Kōchi Ryōma Airport — a civilian airport — the stealth jet is still grounded on-site.

More details at: www.f-16.net/forum/viewto... #f35 #usmc

Air Force Lt. Col. Christine Mau puts on her helmet before taking her first flight in the F-35A aircraft on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 5, 2015. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marleah Robertson

USAF Lt. Col. Christine Mau puts on her helmet before taking her 1st flight in the F-35A aircraft on Eglin AFB, May 5, 2015. She was the first female F-35 pilot at a time when only 86 other (male) pilots were certified to fly the F-35A in the entire U.S. Air Force. #aviationhistory

AP staff gave two chairs to the pilot

On 25 March a USMC F-35B Lightning II belonging to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121, coded VK-08) and based at MCAS Iwakuni, requested to make a precautionary landing at Kōchi Airport due to unreported problems during a training flight.

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On March 17 Denmark announced their F-35s are ready to be integrated into the country’s air defense. As of April 1 the F-35s will gradually replace the F-16s. In the first months, both aircraft will operate together, but the goal is for the F-35s to fully take over F-16 missions in the coming years.

Canada reconsidering F-35 purchase amid tensions with Washington, says minister | CBC News Canada is looking at cancelling a major portion of its purchase of U.S.-built F-35 stealth fighters and plans on opening talks with rival aircraft makers, Defence Minister Bill Blair said.

Canada is now reconsidering the $14.2 billion purchase of 88 American F-35s, a day after Portugal announced it would be looking at European alternatives for the F-35 because of Trump’s attacks against Europe and NATO. #canada #portugal

F-35’s halen drones neer boven Oostzee Twee Nederlandse F-35-gevechtsvliegtuigen hebben gisteren meerdere oefendrones neergehaald boven de Oostzee. Dat deden ze door er AIM-9 Sidewinder-raketten op af te vuren. Het ging om een training in ...

Two Dutch F-35s shot down multiple training drones over the Baltic Sea using AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles. The exercise took place in controlled airspace and was organized by the Netherlands and Estonia.

🏷️ #rnlaf #europe #militaryaviation

Meteor missile completes first test flight on F-35B An F-35B has successfully conducted the first test flights carrying a Meteor air-to-air missile, marking a key milestone in the integration of UK weaponry onto the F-35 platform.

An F-35B has successfully conducted the first test flights carrying a Meteor air-to-air missile, marking a key milestone in the integration of UK weaponry onto the F-35 platform.
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So, how come we don't wee see more posts in here yet? 🙏

F-35A Lightning IIs rest prior to a night sortie from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., Feb. 10, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Micah Garbarino) DETAILSDOWNLOAD

An F-35A Lightning II lands at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., after a mission Feb. 11, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Micah Garbarino)

An F-35A Lightning II takes off from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., for a mission Feb. 11, 2025. The Airmen, from the 388th Fighter Wing's 421st Fighter Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, are participating in Bamboo Eagle 25-1. (USAF photo by Micah Garbarino)

Pilots from the 421st FS (388th FW) at Hill AFB are flying the F-35A in Bamboo Eagle 25-1. It is a USAF exercise stretching force elements and command-and-control structures to several “hub and spoke” locations across the Western US. NAS North Island is serving as a “spoke” location for the F-35.

India opposition slams Trump's F-35 offer, Russia makes its own pitch India's opposition parties have criticised U.S. President Donald Trump's offer to sell F-35 fighters to the country, citing their high costs, even as Russia has discussed producing its most advanced jets locally in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's goals.

India's opposition parties have criticised U.S. President Donald Trump's offer to sell F-35 fighters to the country, citing their high costs. "The F-35, which Elon Musk has described as 'junk', why is Narendra Modi hell-bent on buying it?"

Three F-35C Lightning II, attached to Commander, Joint Strike Fighter Wing, the “Argonauts” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, the "Rough Raiders "Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 and the "Grim Reapers" Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101 complete a flight over the Gulf of Mexico. Feb. 1, 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shannon E. Renfroe)

Three F-35Cs of the “Argonauts”, the "Rough Raiders " and the "Grim Reapers" complete a flight over the GULF OF MEXICO. #gulfofmexico

A USMC F-35B takes off from HMS Queen Elizabeth. RAF Photo by Mark Johnson.

A USMC F-35B takes off from HMS Queen Elizabeth, the lead ship of the Queen Elizabeth class of aircraft carriers. It is capable of carrying 60 aircraft including fixed wing, rotary wing and autonomous vehicles.

🏷️ #RAF #USMC #AircraftPhotography #RoyalNavy

❗️The 🇷🇺Russian Su-57 fighter and the 🇺🇸American F-35 fighter met at Aero India 2025. So far, only on the ground

Your garden doesn't border a bombing range I may hope? 😜

Poland to refit F-35 jets with better-camouflaged insignia A proposed change to the checkerboard insignia on Polish warplanes could make them harder for enemies to detect in battle. #EuropeNews

A proposed change to the checkerboard insignia on #Polish warplanes could make them harder for enemies to detect in battle. #F35

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One of the last Tuskegee Airmen dies at age 100 in Michigan

Harry S. Stewart Jr., one of the last living Tuskegee Airmen who flew in World War II, died this week at the age of 100.

An F-35C aircraft performs a dual, external release of a GBU-54 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition Jan. 30, 2024. (U.S. Air Force Photo)

First ever dual, external release of a GBU-54 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition (LJDAM) from an F-35. The GBU-54 is a 500-lb precision-guided bomb that uses laser energy to accurately strike static and moving surface targets.

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🏷️ #f35history #LJDAM #UOTT

❗️The 🇳🇱Netherlands Air Force has increased its fleet of F-35 fighters from 4 to 8 based at Ämäri Airbase in 🇪🇪Estonia.

Poland buys radar-homing missiles for its future F-35 fleet WARSAW, Poland — The Polish Ministry of National Defence has signed a deal to buy more than 200 AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles-Extended Range (AARGM-ER) from the United States, becoming the region’s first ally to secure an advanced capability to destroy enemy radar emitters associated with air defense systems.The contract to purchase the missiles, made by Northrop Grumman, comes as Poland is awaiting the delivery of the first batch of its 32 ordered F-35 fighter jets next year.Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said that the missiles will represent a significant reinforcement of the aircraft’s combat capacities,

Poland buys radar-homing missiles for its future F-35 fleet

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WARSAW, Poland — The Polish Ministry of National Defence has signed a deal to buy more than 200 AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles-Extended Range (AARGM-ER) from the United States, becoming …

An F-35 fighter jet crashed Tue 28/01 at about 12:49PM on a flightline on Eielson Air Force Base - the pilot safely ejected. Article: f-16.net/f-35-news-ar... #f35 #eielson #crash

Didn't know. Thanks, that's interesting.

Introducing the "Frankenlighting"! This unique reconstruction project merged the cockpit of an F-35 that experienced engine failure with the aft fuselage of another F-35 that sustained a nose gear failure. The jet successfully flew from Hill AFB to NAS JRB Fort Worth. Forum: f-16.net/forum/viewto...

Another F-35 "Struck Down" After Mid-Air Collision; “Aerial Monsters” Continue To Haunt Stealth Fighters A Royal Air Force (RAF) F-35 Lightning II stealth aircraft was on a routine mission on January 20 when it met with one of the biggest threats faced by aircraft globally. Hit and damaged, the stealth f...

An RAF F-35 suffered a bird strike and as a precaution returned to base where it landed safely. In April 2024 however, a USMC F-35B was struck by a bird and suffered significant damage (Class A mishap). The USMC F-35s already suffered many similar accidents.
#f35 #raf #usmc #birdstrikes

F-35 fueling up on Synthetic Aviation Turbine Fuel [Photo by LMTAS]

In a groundbreaking development for military aviation, Norway has become the first nation to operate F-35 Lightning II fighter jets using a significant proportion of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Article: www.f-16.net/f-35-news-ar...

🏷️ #f35 #rnoaf #saf #sustainability

Designed Specifically For F-35 Fighters, Australia Acquires APEX 'Armor Piercing' Ammo From Nammo Australia has inked a major deal to arm its fleet of F-35A Lightning II jets with 25mm PGU-47/U APEX ammunition sourced from Norwegian-Finnish defense manufacturer Nammo.  The contract, valued at AUD ...

Australia has inked a major deal to arm its fleet of F-35A Lightning II jets with 25mm PGU-47/U APEX ammunition sourced from Norwegian-Finnish defense manufacturer Nammo.