The F-35A Lightning II is the Australian Defence Force’s first fifth-generation air combat capability. It is a highly advanced multi-role, supersonic, stealth fighter which will meet Australia’s requirements to defeat current and emerging threats.

2 天之前 · AVALON AIR SHOW — T he first of 28 new F-35 stealth fighters that were previously canceled by the incumbent government in Canberra could be delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force as soon...

2024年12月19日 · The final nine of Australia’s full fleet of 72 F-35A Lightning II aircraft have arrived at RAAF Base Williamtown in New South Wales, marking a significant milestone in Air Force’s ability to defend our nation.

2 天之前 · Lockheed Martin photo. GEELONG, Australia — The Australian government is currently not planning to acquire any more F-35A Lightning II aircraft, but that plan could change — especially if a new party takes control of the country — a defense official said March 26. Australia in December 2024 received the final nine F-35As of its planned fleet of 72 aircraft after holding off triggering ...

2024年12月19日 · Australia has received its complete fleet of 72 F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters, marking a milestone in the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) air defense and strike capabilities. The final aircraft arrived at RAAF Base Williamtown, supported by KC …

2024年4月18日 · The federal government has confirmed it has put on hold plans to buy a fourth squadron of F-35s and will instead redirect some of that investment towards long-range missiles.

2024年12月26日 · The Royal Australian Air Force has taken delivery of its last nine of 72 F-35A Lightning II combat jets procured as part of a program launched in 2010. The planes touched down at RAAF Base Williamtown in New South Wales, where they will operate side-by-side with the military’s existing EA-18G Growler and F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft as ...

The F-35 Lightning II is the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) premier 5th Generation fighter that will meet Australia’s requirements to defeat emerging threats for decades to come.

2025年1月4日 · The delivery of the final nine F-35A Lightning II aircraft completes the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) fleet of 72, underscoring a broader strategy to ensure the Australian Defence Force (ADF) remains equipped to counter evolving threats and safeguard the nation.

The F-35A Lightning II is the Australian Defence Force’s first fifth-generation air combat capability. It is a highly advanced multi-role, supersonic, stealth fighter which will meet Australia’s requirements to defeat current and emerging threats. The F-35A is at the forefront of air combat technology. Its advanced sensors and data fusion will