F-35 Lightning II

The official Twitter account of the @LockheedMartin F-35 Lightning II - the world's only 5th Generation multirole stealth fighter

[F-35 Lightning II @thef35]

Power installed. Progress underway. 🇩🇪

Germany’s first F-35 completed engine install in May, marking another major step as the aircraft moves through production.

[F-35 Lightning II @thef35]

More than a lineup. A force multiplier. ⚡

[F-35 Lightning II @thef35]

Not just an exhaust nozzle. 👀

The F-35B’s rear nozzle can rotate downward in STOVL mode, redirecting thrust so the aircraft can land vertically on the flight deck.

[Lockheed Martin @LockheedMartin]

F-35🤝 F-16🤝 F-22

Combat-proven. Mission-ready. Still defining the standard for air dominance.

[Congressman Blake Moore @RepBlakeMoore]

I flew an F-35 today and took out two enemy bogeys… sort of… @LockheedMartin brought their cockpit simulator to @janicki_ind in Layton, and we had a great time “flying” and talking about the ways the F-35 and @HAFB are putting Northern Utah on the map for military readiness. @thef35

[F-35 Lightning II @thef35]

Belgian industry is helping shape the F-35 fleet — one critical component at a time. 🇧🇪

A proud milestone for Belgium and the global F-35 enterprise.

[Belgian Defence @BelgiumDefence]

Six months after the #F35’s arrival in #Belgium, a new milestone: part of the fleet will be fitted with horizontal tails produced in Belgium through BeLightning by ASCO, SABCA and Sonaca. A clear reflection of 🇧🇪 industry, expertise and international cooperation #WeAreNATO

[F-35 Lightning II @thef35]

The first eight Swiss F-35s are planned to deliver to Ebbing Air National Guard Base in mid-2027 for pilot training. Additional aircraft will arrive in Switzerland in 2028. Read more: https://t.co/PNnvJkhs4U

[F-35 Lightning II @thef35]

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.

[F-35 Lightning II @thef35]

Defending the sky starts with seeing the full picture. ⚡

The F-35 turns stealth, sensors and connectivity into information advantage — helping allied pilots see more, share faster and act with confidence.

📸: @JuliettDelta15

[F-35 Lightning II @thef35]

When the mission changes, so can the runway. 🇮🇹🛬

During Exercise Imminent Field 26 in Finland, @ItalianAirForce F-35Bs conducted highway operations for the first time, showing how the F-35 can take off, land and operate from places beyond a traditional air base.

[F-35 Lightning II @thef35]

...and how the F-35's proven 5th Gen capability gives pilots an edge when it matters most.

🏎️📷 @stillhousemedia

Full video 🎥: https://t.co/CudBTW36UV

[F-35 Lightning II @thef35]

Flying an F-35 vs. Driving a Race Car

@F35pilots Siren, alongside race car drivers @Hinchtown and @AlexanderRossi, break down what it takes to perform when milliseconds matter...

[F-35 Lightning II @thef35]

First F-35B flight test complete for SPEAR. 🇬🇧⚡

Earlier this year a SPEAR missile from @MBDAGroup successfully completed its first test flight aboard the F-35B, marking a critical step toward sovereign weapon capability for the UK’s F-35 fleet.

[F-35 Lightning II @thef35]

Allied F-35 training is becoming more connected than ever.

The @Kon_Luchtmacht strengthened the link between two operational F-35 training sites, allowing pilots and instructors to securely debrief simulator missions together in real time — advancing more integrated coalition training.

[Ambassador Darryl Nirenberg @USAmbRO]

A privilege to stand with President @NicusorDanRO today at #BSDA where 50+ U.S. companies exhibited the latest in innovative defense technologies. Looking at the ✈️F-35, I’m reminded that freedom is worth defending and our security challenges are real. Our partnership has never been stronger or more important.🇺🇸🇷🇴  #StrategicPartnership

[F-35 Lightning II @thef35]

“Common operating picture, common language.” ⚡

See how the F-35 helps pilots integrate and execute the mission together.

[F-35 Lightning II @thef35]

🔗Read more: https://t.co/dMwU3fQQqH

[F-35 Lightning II @thef35]

Different nations. One 5th Gen force.⚡

Danish F-35s are in the Netherlands for the first time for the international Weapons Instructor Course, where allied pilots and operators train together to sharpen tactics and strengthen readiness across Europe.

[F-35 Lightning II @thef35]

A special visit at #BSDA2026. ⚡🇷🇴

President @NicusorDanRO and his son joined @USAmbRO at the F-35 exhibit, marking a meaningful moment as Romania looks ahead to 5th Gen airpower and continued allied cooperation.

[F-35 Lightning II @thef35]

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. 🇷🇴