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Germany’s first F-35: loading...

Germany’s first F-35: loading...

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Piece by piece, Swiss 5th Gen airpower is taking shape. 🇨🇭⚡ This bulkhead will become part of the first Swiss F-35A’s center wing assembly — the largest single component of the F-35 and a key milestone for Switzerland’s future fleet.

Piece by piece, Swiss 5th Gen airpower is taking shape. 🇨🇭⚡ This bulkhead will become part of the first Swiss F-35A’s center wing assembly — the largest single component of the F-35 and a key milestone for Switzerland’s future fleet.

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True or False! Answer revealed at 2 p.m. CST

True or False! Answer revealed at 2 p.m. CST

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A new era in Finland's skies begins soon. ✈️ Ilmavoimat Puolustusvoimat Puolustusvoimien logistiikkalaitos

A new era in Finland's skies begins soon. ✈️ Ilmavoimat Puolustusvoimat Puolustusvoimien logistiikkalaitos

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#TechTuesday: What makes the F-35 cockpit so advanced? ⚡️ Hear “MACH” explain what sets it apart. ⬇️

#TechTuesday: What makes the F-35 cockpit so advanced? ⚡️ Hear “MACH” explain what sets it apart. ⬇️

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May F-35 Fast Facts are in. ⚡ The numbers keep climbing. So does the capability.

May F-35 Fast Facts are in. ⚡ The numbers keep climbing. So does the capability.

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#TechTuesday: Where does the F-35’s 360° vision come from? “MACH,” F-35 Demo Team commander, breaks it down. ⬇️

#TechTuesday: Where does the F-35’s 360° vision come from? “MACH,” F-35 Demo Team commander, breaks it down. ⬇️

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⚠️ CHALLENGE TIME: Do you have the reflexes of an F-35 pilot? Pause ⏸️ the video to line up the outline perfectly—if you can. Share your attempts below! 💬👇

⚠️ CHALLENGE TIME: Do you have the reflexes of an F-35 pilot? Pause ⏸️ the video to line up the outline perfectly—if you can. Share your attempts below! 💬👇

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#TechTuesday: How does the F-35 find, track and hold a target from miles above? 🎯⚡️ “MACH,” F-35 Demo Team commander, shows you how. ⬇️

#TechTuesday: How does the F-35 find, track and hold a target from miles above? 🎯⚡️ “MACH,” F-35 Demo Team commander, shows you how. ⬇️

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Turn up the volume to hear the POWER of the F-35. 🔊🔊 The F-35's Pratt & Whitney F135 is roaring at World Defense Show this week! #WDS2026 World Defense Show معرض الدفاع العالمي

Turn up the volume to hear the POWER of the F-35. 🔊🔊 The F-35's Pratt & Whitney F135 is roaring at World Defense Show this week! #WDS2026 World Defense Show معرض الدفاع العالمي

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Monday Motivation 😤✈️ The F-35 is ready—Monday is cleared for takeoff.

Monday Motivation 😤✈️ The F-35 is ready—Monday is cleared for takeoff.

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Finland's first F-35 is coming...are you ready? ⚔️ 12.16.2025 👀

Finland's first F-35 is coming...are you ready? ⚔️ 12.16.2025 👀

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The numbers speak for themselves ⬇️ 842,000 Flight Hours ⚡ 2,430+ Pilots Trained 👨‍✈️ 16,065 Maintainers Trained 🔧 More here ➡️

The numbers speak for themselves ⬇️ 842,000 Flight Hours ⚡ 2,430+ Pilots Trained 👨‍✈️ 16,065 Maintainers Trained 🔧 More here ➡️

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Big News Incoming... ⏰ An electrifying milestone is on the horizon. Stay tuned...⚡️

Big News Incoming... ⏰ An electrifying milestone is on the horizon. Stay tuned...⚡️

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🚨 ICYMI: Several new Belgian F-35s recently completed their inaugural flights, preparing to be the first of Belgium's F-35s to arrive in country this fall.

🚨 ICYMI: Several new Belgian F-35s recently completed their inaugural flights, preparing to be the first of Belgium's F-35s to arrive in country this fall.

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Defying gravity. Dominating the skies. Today, we salute the pilots who make it look easy. Happy World Pilots' Day! ✈️

Defying gravity. Dominating the skies. Today, we salute the pilots who make it look easy. Happy World Pilots' Day! ✈️

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Engine on. Mission-ready. 🔥🛫 Starting Monday with the kind of energy only the world’s most advanced 5th Gen fighter can deliver.

Engine on. Mission-ready. 🔥🛫 Starting Monday with the kind of energy only the world’s most advanced 5th Gen fighter can deliver.

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Always a showstopper. 😎 With more than 1,230+ F-35s delivered and counting, the stealth jet is delivering unmatched 5th Gen capabilities to America and allies around the world. 🛫

Always a showstopper. 😎 With more than 1,230+ F-35s delivered and counting, the stealth jet is delivering unmatched 5th Gen capabilities to America and allies around the world. 🛫

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500 and climbing! 🚀 The 500th F-35 has officially joined the mighty U.S. Air Force fleet, building on America's strong deterrence posture. 🇺🇸✈️

500 and climbing! 🚀 The 500th F-35 has officially joined the mighty U.S. Air Force fleet, building on America's strong deterrence posture. 🇺🇸✈️

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Built with advanced technology and Canadian expertise, the F-35 strengthens allied airpower and security.

Built with advanced technology and Canadian expertise, the F-35 strengthens allied airpower and security.

F-35 Lightning II

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Built with advanced technology and Canadian expertise, the F-35 strengthens allied airpower and security.

Built with advanced technology and Canadian expertise, the F-35 strengthens allied airpower and security.

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Canadian partners play an essential role in the F-35 program, combining innovation, quality and precision to advance global security and allied readiness.

Canadian partners play an essential role in the F-35 program, combining innovation, quality and precision to advance global security and allied readiness.

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From coast to coast, Canadians design and build stealth panels, engine sensors, tails and more that keep the F-35 mission ready.

From coast to coast, Canadians design and build stealth panels, engine sensors, tails and more that keep the F-35 mission ready.

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Momentum continues. 🇯🇵 Three more Japanese F-35Bs delivered to Nyutabaru Air Base.

Momentum continues. 🇯🇵 Three more Japanese F-35Bs delivered to Nyutabaru Air Base.

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We've reached an agreement with the U.S. government for 296 F-35s. Check out the agreement fast facts below: ⬇️ 🌎 Includes F-35s for U.S. services and key allies 🛡️ Ensures air dominance for decades to come

We've reached an agreement with the U.S. government for 296 F-35s. Check out the agreement fast facts below: ⬇️ 🌎 Includes F-35s for U.S. services and key allies 🛡️ Ensures air dominance for decades to come

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Poland's first F-35 is on the move! 🏃‍♂️ AZ-01 has been moved to the final finishes facility to receive its stealth coating, bringing it one step closer to rollout. Poland's 32 F-35s will strengthen NATO and European allies in the region.

Poland's first F-35 is on the move! 🏃‍♂️ AZ-01 has been moved to the final finishes facility to receive its stealth coating, bringing it one step closer to rollout. Poland's 32 F-35s will strengthen NATO and European allies in the region.

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A milestone visit on the F-35 production line. Thank you @secwar for visiting Lockheed Martin Aeronautics as part of the Arsenal of Freedom Tour — the first visit by a U.S. Secretary of War to this facility since 2009. 🇺🇸✈️

A milestone visit on the F-35 production line. Thank you @secwar for visiting Lockheed Martin Aeronautics as part of the Arsenal of Freedom Tour — the first visit by a U.S. Secretary of War to this facility since 2009. 🇺🇸✈️

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Today, Romania’s F-16s stand watch over allied skies. Soon, paired with the F-35, Romania's forces will bring new 5th Gen situational awareness and connected capability to NATO’s mission. 🇷🇴

Today, Romania’s F-16s stand watch over allied skies. Soon, paired with the F-35, Romania's forces will bring new 5th Gen situational awareness and connected capability to NATO’s mission. 🇷🇴

F-35 Lightning II

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Why is the F-35 the world's most advanced aircraft? Hear from an F-35 pilot as they explain a real-world scenario of how the aircraft safeguards skies today ⬇️👂

Why is the F-35 the world's most advanced aircraft? Hear from an F-35 pilot as they explain a real-world scenario of how the aircraft safeguards skies today ⬇️👂

F-35 Lightning II

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48 UK F-35s DELIVERED. 🇬🇧 Lockheed Martin fulfilled the Initial Procurement Phase for the UK’s F-35s — a milestone powered by partnership, capability and collaboration.

48 UK F-35s DELIVERED. 🇬🇧 Lockheed Martin fulfilled the Initial Procurement Phase for the UK’s F-35s — a milestone powered by partnership, capability and collaboration.

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#TechTuesday: Why do some F-35s use a drag chute? ❄️ Hear from a Norwegian pilot on how this feature supports operations in demanding conditions.

#TechTuesday: Why do some F-35s use a drag chute? ❄️ Hear from a Norwegian pilot on how this feature supports operations in demanding conditions.

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Backstage access unlocked. 🎫 “Mach” from the @F35DemoTeam takes you inside the cockpit of the world’s most advanced fighter — showing how the F-35 stays ahead of threats and delivers the edge for allied airpower. ⚡✈️ #WDS2026 World Defense Show معرض الدفاع العالمي

Backstage access unlocked. 🎫 “Mach” from the @F35DemoTeam takes you inside the cockpit of the world’s most advanced fighter — showing how the F-35 stays ahead of threats and delivers the edge for allied airpower. ⚡✈️ #WDS2026 World Defense Show معرض الدفاع العالمي

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Lightning strikes in Greece, Z̶e̶u̶s̶ F-35 is coming.⚡️ Greece has chosen the F-35 Lightning II as its next aircraft, becoming the 19th country to embrace the world's most advanced and connected fighter jet.

Lightning strikes in Greece, Z̶e̶u̶s̶ F-35 is coming.⚡️ Greece has chosen the F-35 Lightning II as its next aircraft, becoming the 19th country to embrace the world's most advanced and connected fighter jet.

F-35 Lightning II

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“Mach” tells us her three favorite things about the F-35 — and her experience flying the stealth jet in the desert. ✈️ The F-35 is built to perform from arctic cold to desert heat — without changing how it flies or fights.

“Mach” tells us her three favorite things about the F-35 — and her experience flying the stealth jet in the desert. ✈️ The F-35 is built to perform from arctic cold to desert heat — without changing how it flies or fights.

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The F-35B makes defying gravity look easy. ⚡

The F-35B makes defying gravity look easy. ⚡

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You’ve seen the F-35 before—but NOT like this. Go into the cockpit at #PAS25 with Maj. Melanie “MACH” Kluesner, Commander of the @F35ADemoTeam. This is exclusive Paris Air Show access to the world’s most advanced fighter jet. 🔥 #F35 #PAS25

You’ve seen the F-35 before—but NOT like this. Go into the cockpit at #PAS25 with Maj. Melanie “MACH” Kluesner, Commander of the @F35ADemoTeam. This is exclusive Paris Air Show access to the world’s most advanced fighter jet. 🔥 #F35 #PAS25

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Ditch ordinary headgear - this is cutting-edge tech! 🛡️ #DYK the F-35 pilot's helmet provides a complete 360-degree view of the outside world, straight through the visor? It's a game-changer for situational awareness. Want the inside scoop from an F-35 Test Pilot? Watch below: ⬇️

Ditch ordinary headgear - this is cutting-edge tech! 🛡️ #DYK the F-35 pilot's helmet provides a complete 360-degree view of the outside world, straight through the visor? It's a game-changer for situational awareness. Want the inside scoop from an F-35 Test Pilot? Watch below: ⬇️

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Ever wonder what it’s like to fly the F-35? ⚡ Hear @F35Pilot “Siren” talk about the F-35's advanced tech and how interoperability keeps allied forces mission-ready. ✈️ #F35Pilots #DAS25

Ever wonder what it’s like to fly the F-35? ⚡ Hear @F35Pilot “Siren” talk about the F-35's advanced tech and how interoperability keeps allied forces mission-ready. ✈️ #F35Pilots #DAS25

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