F-35 Lightning II
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The official Twitter account of the @LockheedMartin F-35 Lightning II - the world's only 5th Generation multirole stealth fighter
Joined May 2011
How significant is the F-35 program for the U.S. economy? ✈️ Watch to learn more. 💭
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🚨ICYMI: Denmark's F-35 fleet is growing. 🇩🇰 The Danish Armed Forces are set to acquire 16 additional F-35s, bringing their total fleet to 43 — boosting airpower and readiness.
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Honored to host @RepJenKiggans, Hampton Roads community leaders and local JROTC students at @LockheedMartin in Virginia Beach for an F-35 cockpit event. This experience demonstrated firsthand the jet’s agility, stealth and advanced systems that keep Naval aviators
Yesterday we welcomed local leaders and NJROTC students to meet the team at @LockheedMartin in Virginia Beach and experience the F-35 Lightning simulator! As a Navy pilot, I appreciate the advanced technology and capability of this next-generation fighter and will continue to
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A royal welcome for a new era in Belgian airpower. 🇧🇪⚡
De Koning woont de aankomst bij van de eerste F-35’s. Deze gevechtsvliegtuigen zullen de F-16’s vervangen na meer dan 40 jaar dienst. België schaft in totaal 45 F-35’s aan, als onderdeel van de modernisering van de luchtmacht en de versterking van de NAVO-interoperabiliteit.
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Historic milestone for Belgium. 🇧🇪✈️ As Belgium prepared to welcome its first F-35s in country, hear from one of @BeAirForce first F-35 pilots about the honor of representing his country and being part of this historic milestone. ⚡
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THE AGGRESSOR. 🎯⚡ This 65th Aggressor Squadron F-35 takes on the role as the "enemy" in training exercises, giving pilots the skills they need to stay ahead of advanced threats in the skies. 📷: @danmcclinton1
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🔴 Join us #LIVE on Monday, October 13 @ 3 PM (CEST) on our #YouTube
https://t.co/hBSZSb1EA5 channel for the official arrival of 🇧🇪 first #F35. This 5th-generation fighter will secure our airspace for decades to come, ensure air superiority & strengthen #NATO collective defence❗️
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NATO ally Denmark adds 16 F-35s to their fleet, strengthening their deterrence capabilities with more 5th Gen air power. 🛡️⚡
Yderligere F-35-kampfly til Danmark ✈️ "Med den forventede anskaffelse af yderligere 16 F-35-kampfly, foretager vi en historisk styrkelse af Forsvaret, der opbygger Forsvarets kampkraft", siger @troelslundp 🇩🇰🇺🇸
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What if the F-35 dawned some of the most iconic paint schemes in aviation history? Here's the result. While these fictional schemes are unlikely to see real action, try to name them all and list your favorite renders below.👇
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NATO skies get stronger and safer with every F-35 that joins the mission. 🛡️⚡
Ready to protect and defend 🛡️ Denmark 🇩🇰 is contributing two F-35 fighter jets and a frigate to NATO’s Eastern Sentry, strengthening our defences in the eastern part of the Alliance or wherever and whenever needed
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Skilled techs on the ground keep the Lightning mission-ready! 🛠️⚡
Certified techs 🔧 | Mission-ready F-35s ✈️ 📷Defense - Lockheed Martin
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The F-35 drives more than $9.9 billon in Texas revenue and over 49,000 total jobs throughout the state every year. Read more here:
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The world’s most advanced fighter jet in production today is a key economic driver in the state.
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New month, new updates. 📆 Explore the October F-35 Fast Facts and stay current on the program’s progress. ✈️
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Dutch F-35's deployed to Poland kept NATO airspace secure, showing what true readiness looks like.🛡️✈️
Op bezoek bij onze militairen van het F-35 detachement in Polen. Voor het eerst schakelden zij Russische drones uit boven NAVO-grondgebied. Niet alleen die nacht, ook nu staan onze mensen 24/7 paraat om het luchtruim van het NAVO-bondgenootschap te verdedigen. Werkelijk klasse!
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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
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We're taking air dominance to the next level!🔥 Skunk Works® announced @LockheedMartin Vectis™— an autonomous uncrewed aircraft that integrates seamlessly with the F-35. ✈️ Enhances Air Dominance 🛡️ Greater Flexibility & Survivability 🔍 Expands Mission Sets & Awareness
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From darkness...to full throttle light!🛫 Watch the F-35 rise into a new day.
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