Canada’s first F-35 makes maiden flight in Texas
Canada’s first F-35 fighter aircraft has completed its initial flight at Lockheed Martin’s final assembly site in Fort Worth, Texas.
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US F-35 fighters to debut in Indian multinational air exercise
The participation of F-35 stealth fighters in the Indian drills signals that New Delhi’s and Washington’s defense ties remain steady.
GOP lawmakers concerned after F-35 equipment ended up in China
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story GOP lawmakers concerned after F-35 equipment ended up in China Republican lawmakers are concerned and are demanding more information from the Pentagon after sensitive F-35 parts were inexplicably diverted to Hong Kong and are now in…
The Hill•Filip Timotija22h ago- neutral toward Republican Party · 91%
Pentagon probing how shipment of F-35 fighter jet parts was diverted
The U.S. is trying to retrieve the parts, which were reported by Bloomberg News to be in China's possession.
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Canada’s first F-35 completes maiden flight amid review of fighter purchase
Canada’s first Lockheed Martin F-35A completed its maiden flight in Texas on September 23, 2026, as the Canadian…
AeroTime•Stephen Pope24 Sept
US probes reported diversion of F-35 parts to Hong Kong
The US is investigating the reported diversion of F-35 fighter components to Hong Kong after they were shipped from Australia to the US.
Has China received US F-35 parts by diverting an Australian shipment?
Australia and US investigate F-35 parts mistakenly sent to Hong Kong amid concerns over sensitive military technology.
Al Jazeera24 Sept
Why An F-35 Canopy Ending Up In China Is Still A Big Deal
An F-35 canopy won’t give away the secrets of the entire aircraft, but its radar-absorbent coating and construction could still provide valuable intelligence about the 5th generation aircraft’s Low Observable technology. As you probably already know by now, a shipment of unserviceable F-35 components, including a canopy, was mistakenly routed through Hong Kong while being […]
The Aviationist•David Cenciotti24 Sept
Canada’s first F-35 flies while Ottawa still reviews 88-fighter purchase
First Canadian aircraft completed its maiden flight in Texas, but the government has yet to decide whether it will proceed with the full planned fleet
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier24 Sept
Chinese authorities reportedly in possession of F-35 components in Hong Kong
Shipping giant UPS was sending a cockpit canopy and weapons bay door to the U.S. from Australia in late May when it was diverted to Hong Kong.
Honeywell unveils 40kW PTMS upgrade to boost F-35 fleet cooling
Honeywell Aerospace has launched the P40 Power and Thermal Management System (PTMS) upgrade for the Lockheed Martin F-35, offering a 25% increase in cooling capacity.
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F-35 Spare Parts Diverted to Hong Kong, Prompting U.S. and Australian Investigations
F-35 fighter jet spare parts were reportedly diverted to Hong Kong from Australia, sparking inquiries on Capitol Hill and in the Australian Department of Defence over China’s possible access to classified material. First reported by Audrey Decker and Mark Satter at Politico on Sept. 18, 2026, a number of anonymous sources close to the matter […]
The Aviationist•James Gray22 Sept
Aussie defense chief confirms missing F-35 parts, says none are ‘sensitive’
After parts reportedly made their way to Hong Kong, a Lockheed Martin spokesperson told Breaking Defense that the missing components “are unserviceable and deemed low risk for exploitation.”
Breaking Defense•Michael Marrow22 Sept
Australia says missing F-35 fighter parts sent to Hong Kong were not sensitive
Defense Minister Richard Marles plays down security concerns but does not dispute report that shipment included a stealth fighter cockpit canopy
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier22 Sept
Australia says F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong believed not sensitive
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles said on September 22, 2026, that F-35 components diverted…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau22 Sept
Australia investigating how F-35 fighter jet parts bound for US went missing in Hong Kong
Disappearance of jet components sparks concern some of the program’s technology secrets could have been exposed Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Richard Marles says the Department of Defence is examining how F-35 fighter jet parts bound for the US from Australia were unexpectedly diverted to Hong Kong. The acting prime minister said “very much everything that has occurred at the Australian end” will be reviewed, however, he claimed the technology parts were not “sensitive”, as first reported by Politico over the weekend . Continue reading...
The Guardian•Sarah Basford Canales22 SeptAN
Lockheed Martin Demonstrates Multidomain F-35 Mission Training Across Four Bases
Aviation News – Lockheed Martin’s advanced tactical environment simulation successfully linked 16 F-35 full mission simulators across four military bases during a high-stakes, two-hour multidomain...
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US investigates F-35 component shipment diverted to Hong Kong
The incident highlights the critical need for secure military logistics and could influence regional security dynamics and U.S.-China relations.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez21 Sept
Finland’s first F-35 delivery leaves one jet stranded in the Azores
One of the three Finnish Air Force F-35A Lightning II fighters assigned to the type’s first delivery flight…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau21 Sept
Lockheed Martin wins US Navy awards for F-35 support, Trident II work
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a pair of contract modifications by the US Navy, collectively valued at nearly $948m, to enhance support for F-35 Lightning II operational sites and advance the Trident II (D5) Life Extension programme.
Naval Technology•Jangoulun Singsit21 Sept