World F-35 fleet continues to grow
Lockheed Martin completed another successful year as the F-35 program continued to expand its global footprint and enhance operational capabilities.
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Three new F-35A Lightning II aircraft touch down
Air Force has now received 44 of the planned 72 F-35A Lightning II aircraft after three more aircraft touched down
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RAAF F-35 joins USAF F-35 on first Ex Red Flag
The Royal Australian Air Force successfully completed a two-week bilateral training exercise with the United States Air Force held from
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RAAF and US F-35As together for first time
Flying above rivers, glaciers and valleys, Exercise Red Flag Alaska 21-3 provided Australia’s fighter jet aircrew essential training in one
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F-35 – lucky they’re on our side
Air Force’s F-35A Lighting II fighter is one of the most advanced and precise aircraft in operation. Luckily for the
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First home F-35A conversion course completed
Four Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II pilots have graduated from the first F-35A operational conversion course to be
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Recognition for setting up F-35A facilities
Playing a key role in the establishment of F-35A facilities has been among the most rewarding and challenging roles Air
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F-35A’s first working display
The ADF’s newest strike aircraft has successfully conducted its first public working display, in the skies over the NSW Central Coast.
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First F-35A touches down at Tindal
Around midday on May 20, a lone F-35A Lightning II roared over and touched down at RAAF Base Tindal for
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F-35As first flights with full weapons loads
For the first time, Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft have taken to the skies with a full complement of weapons.
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F-35 Lightning training is taking off
Four Air Force pilots on the first F-35A Lightning II operational conversion course to be run in Australia completed their
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Politicians hijack significant F-35 program event
The first F-35A aircraft has been inducted into the BAE Systems maintenance depot in a major milestone for the Joint Strike Fighter Program.
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F-35As visit to Canberra back on
Two F-35A Lightning aircraft from No. 3 Squadron, RAAF Base Williamtown, will conduct diversion training into Canberra Airport on Thursday.
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RAAF’s F-35 Christmas miracle
Despite the Public Holiday and ADF’s Christmas block-stand-down, RAAF’s F-35 fleet officially achieved Initial Operational Capability today.
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Former Jetstar workers recruited to F-35 program
Former Jetstar workers have been recruited to start a new career in defence industry as part of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program.
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All RAAF F-35 pilot training now conducted at Williamtown
Defence and Lockheed Martin have signed a contract for delivery of Royal Australian Air Force sovereign F-35 Training Support Services (TSS).
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Two F-35s to fly over ADFA Sunday 6 December
Two RAAF F-35A Lightning II aircraft will conduct a flypast of the 2020 ADFA graduation parade in Canberra on Sunday 6 December.
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Aussie F-35 pilots continue training in USA
The Royal Australian Air Force still maintains a joint pilot-training and maintenance presence at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.
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First F-35A pilot transition course at Williamtown
The first F-35A Lightning II Transition Course recently concluded at the Joint Strike Fighter precinct at RAAF Base Williamtown.
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RAAF’s 30th F-35A Lightning delivered
Australia’s fifth-generation fighter capability continues to grow with the acceptance of the 30th F-35A Lightning II.
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