Tag: F-35A

. . The Australian F-35A Lightning II fleet has passed the final regulatory hurdle required to be operational.

. . Lockheed Martin F-35As in service with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have reached initial operational readiness (IOC). .

. . The Department of Defense says the controversial stealth fighters have reached "initial operational readiness" after being "rigorously tested" since being shipped from the US two years ago.

. . Joint Media Release: Secretary of Defense, Senator of the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC Australia's F-35A Lightning II fleet is now ready for service. . . .

. . Australia's new squadron of F-35A stealth fighters is operational after two years of testing. The Lockheed Martin Lightning II built in the USA. . .