F-35 Lightning II

Germany’s First F-35 Advances to Final Assembly

How Germany’s first F-35 is taking shape — and what comes next.

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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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03/31/2026

RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Awarded $6.6 Billion F135 Production Contract to Definitize Lots 18–19

Company investing heavily to speed production and meet growing global demand

03/30/2026

Hill AFB Fighter Squadron Chosen as Top in the Air Force

The "Rude Rams" of the 388th Fighter Wing’s 34th Fighter Squadron have won the 2025 Raytheon Award, which recognizes the top fighter squadron in the United States Air Force.

03/26/2026

IAM Union Applauds Record Number Of Bipartisan Members Of Congress For Strong Funding Request For F-35 Program

The IAM Union is applauding 126 bipartisan members of Congress who signed a letter urging the chairs and ranking members of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee to provide robust funding for the F-35 Lightning II and F135 engine programs..

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