The official Twitter account of the @LockheedMartin F-35 Lightning II - the world's only 5th Generation multirole stealth fighter
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Before the F-35, there was the X-35A. ✈️
26 years ago today, the X-35A took to the skies for the first time, paving the way for what would become a global fleet of 1,375+ F-35s delivered and more than 1 million flight hours logged.
And it all started here. 👇
We remain dedicated to delivering the most capable F-35 possible, strengthening the supply chain and improving fleet readiness to meet the future needs of the warfighter.
No aircraft operates alone.
Behind every mission are the people, partnerships and capabilities that make it possible. From aerial refueling to working alongside allied forces, the F-35 is built to be part of something bigger.
History made at sea! ⚡On Oct. 13, an F-35C successfully completed the first arrested landing aboard a Ford-class aircraft carrier, the future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79).
A major milestone for the @USNavy and the future of carrier-based aviation!
Here's why this milestone matters. 👇
The F-35C has operated from aircraft carriers for years, but the Ford class introduces advanced launch and recovery systems. This successful landing marks an important step in integrating the F-35C with the Navy's newest carriers.
Read more: f35.com/f35/news-and-feature…
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For the first time, an F-35C completed an arrested landing aboard a Ford-class aircraft carrier, marking a major step toward integrating 5th Gen airpower with the U.S. Navy's newest generation of carriers.
Congratulations, @USNavy, on this historic achievement!
Postcards from Finland. 🇫🇮
A few more views of @FinnishAirForce F-35s on home soil during a historic moment for Finnish airpower.
Belgium's F-35s are getting to work. 🇧🇪
With successful deployment testing at Florennes complete, the Belgian Air Force is now looking ahead to its next milestone: an overseas deployment.
One delivery. Multiple milestones. 🇵🇱
Poland welcomed its ninth F-35A to Łask Air Base, marking both the first Polish Husarz delivered from Italy and the 100th F-35 delivery from Cameri.
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Do naszej bazy w Łasku dotarł dziewiąty F-35. To pierwszy samolot z włoskiej linii produkcyjnej. Dostawy nowoczesnych samolotów „Husarz” to zasadniczy element budowy zdolności naszych Sił Powietrznych.
Samoloty 5. generacji znacząco zwiększają możliwości rozpoznania, rażenia i współdziałania z sojusznikami w ramach NATO. Dostawy przebiegają zgodnie z planem.
Germany’s first F-35 has arrived at @EbbingANGB.🇩🇪
The aircraft will support Luftwaffe pilot training in Arkansas, marking another major step toward bringing 5th Gen capability home to Germany.
A new look for Finnish airpower. 🇫🇮
Today, @FinnishAirForce is celebrating its first in-country F-35s with an official arrival ceremony, marking a major step forward as Finland strengthens its air defense with more connected, survivable and advanced 5th Gen capability.
Run it back. 🔁 🇩🇪
Germany’s first F-35 has officially made its debut.
Next stop: Ebbing Air National Guard Base, where German pilots will begin training this fall. ✈️
Above the clouds, advanced capability is always at work. ☁️
Stealth, advanced sensors and connectivity help F-35 pilots see more, share more and act faster.
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Finland's F-35s are part of a rapidly growing European F-35 force. Europe will have more than 700 F-35s in the 2030s, creating an unprecedentedly large and interoperable fifth-generation fighter force. #F35 @Puolustusvoimat @LockheedMartin @thef35 @theF35JPO @NATO @NATO_AIRCOM
