F-35

Northrop Grumman is expanding the use of automation, collaborative robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI) in F-35 component production to increase manufacturing throughput and improve quality control. The company has introduced a collaborative robot, or co-bot, on its Communications, Navigation and Identification (CNI) production line. The system works alongside technicians to automate the installation of bolts […] The post Northrop Grumman expands AI and automation across F-35 production appeared first on MRO Business Today, Latest Aerospace News.

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 […]

Pentagon probe into shipment blunder comes as Australia’s defence minister downplays sensitivity of missing parts. An US Department of War investigation is underway into how parts from a Royal Australian Air Force Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter went missing in Hong Kong, as the country’s defence minister downplays the sensitivity of the equipment. According to media… The post Investigation into F-35A parts missing in Hong Kong gets underway first appeared on FlightGlobal.

The export approval is a significant reversal of longstanding US policy. In a significant reversal of longstanding US policy, authorities in Washington have cleared Saudi Arabia to acquire the Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter. An approval notice published by the US state department on 17 September approved a request from Riyadh covering 48 conventional take-off… The post US approves Saudi Arabia to buy 48 F-35A fighters first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Berlin has a standing order for 35 conventional take-off and landing F-35A fighters. Germany’s first Lockheed Martin F-35A stealth fighter has logged its inaugural flight. Lockheed confirmed the milestone on 8 September, sharing video of the jet taking off from the company’s primary F-35 production and delivery centre in Fort Worth, Texas. The Luftwaffe confirmed… The post Germany’s first F-35 takes flight first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Denmark ‘Significantly Underestimated’ F-35 Costs, Audit Shows A Danish audit of the country’s Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program has found that the country’s fleet of 27 aircraft could cost some 14 billion kronor more to operate than previously estimated. andy.savoie@av… Mon, 06/08/2026 - 23:08 Author Tony Osborne Content source Aerospace Daily & Defense Report Primary Category Budget, Policy & Operations