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22 January 2025

Published by admin at 22 January 2025

Norwegian F-35s switch to sustainable fuels

Norway’s F-35s have completed a test flight using a fuel blend containing 40% biofuel, paving the way for similar use by the US F-35 fleet. The F-35 Lightning II, developed by Lockheed Martin, recently completed a maiden flight using Synthetic Aviation Fuels (SATF). This test, carried out by a Royal Norwegian Air […]

24 August 2024

Published by admin at 24 August 2024

Sabotage confirmed at Norwegian air base

Norway confirms an act of sabotage at a strategic air base, heightening fears of a hybrid war in Europe, possibly linked to Russia. An act of sabotage was recently confirmed at Evenes air base in Norway, a key site for the defence of NATO’s northern flank. This incident echoes other similar events […]

25 June 2012

Published by admin at 25 June 2012

Norway places firm order for the F-35

Norwegian Defence Minister Espen Barth Eide said the decision to move forward came after U.S. authorities confirmed their support to integrate a joint strike missile developed by the Norwegian conglomerate Kongsberg Gruppen ASA into the F-35 aircraft. The two aircraft authorized today are expected to be joined by a second pair in […]