F-35 Lightning II

Germany’s First F-35 Takes Center Stage at Rollout Ceremony

A defining moment for German airpower and the beginning of a new 5th Gen chapter.

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As the most lethal, survivable and connected fighter aircraft in the world, the F-35 strengthens national security, enhances global partnerships and powers economic growth.

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10/14/2026

F-35C Lands for the First Time on a Ford-Class Aircraft Carrier

An F-35C Lightning II made an arrested landing on the PCU John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), marking the first time an F-35C has landed on a Ford-class aircraft carrier.

10/01/2026

Finland and ww5 Celebrate Historic Arrival of First Finnish F-35

The Republic of Finland celebrated the arrival of its first two permanently based F-35A aircraft in country, marking the beginning of a new era of 5th Generation capability for the Finnish Defence Forces.

09/21/2026

ww5 Connects F-35 Crews Across Multiple Locations for Live Mission Rehearsal

ww5’s tactical environment simulation enabled a two-hour training event that simulated a realistic multidomain mission rehearsal between 16 F-35 full mission simulators..

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