Norway Becomes First F-35 Partner Nation to Fulfill its Program of Record

Lockheed Martin Delivers Final Three F-35 Lightning II Fighters to Norway

Norway's final three F-35s arrive, marking a major milestone in defense modernization and strengthening NATO partnerships. #F35 #Norway #JointStrikeFighter

Norway Becomes First F-35 Partner Nation to Fulfill its Program of Record

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today completed the delivery of the 51st and 52nd F-35As to the Royal Norwegian Air Force, making Norway the first F-35 partner nation to fulfill its program of…

The Danish F-35 fighter jets have been used for the first time to carry out the so-called rejection readiness.

“The F-35 is the best fighter in the world and I am extremely pleased that Lockheed Martin has delivered all 52 jets that Norway has ordered,” said Tore O. Sandvik, Norwegian Minister of Defence. “The F-35 ensures that we can protect Norwegian sovereignty and maintain even better control over our areas on land, at sea and in the air,” he added. The advanced capabilities and increased interoperability of the F-35 strengthen Norway’s sovereign def…

With the successful delivery of the 51st and 52nd examples, Lockheed Martin completed the Norwegian F-35A program. Therefore, Norway became the first country to have completed its F-35 program. Moreover, a future expansion of the fleet with standard Block 4 aircraft cannot be ruled out, those with full operational capabilities, of which Lockheed Martin will soon release the first equipped units. The Norwegian models are characterized by having a…

Norway Becomes First Country to Fully Acquire US F-35 Stealth Jets Despite Major Issues

Oslo, April 3, 2025 - Norway marked a historic milestone in military aviation by becoming the first nation to fully acquire its ordered fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jets, totaling 52 aircraft. This achievement, celebrated by the Joint Program Office (JPO) and the Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNAF), underscores Norway’s strategic position as a NATO member sharing a border with Russia, amplifying the significance of thi…