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Norway Becomes First F-35 Partner Nation to Fulfill its Program of Record

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Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has completed delivery of the final two F-35A fighter jets to Norway, making it the first F-35 partner nation to complete its program of record with 52 aircraft. Norwegian Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik emphasized the F-35's role in safeguarding Norwegian sovereignty across land, sea, and air.

The F-35 fleet enhances Norway's defense capabilities and NATO cooperation, particularly in the High North region. The program represents a 50-year partnership between Lockheed Martin and Norway, focusing on maintaining technological superiority against emerging threats.

The global F-35 fleet has achieved over one million flight hours with more than 1,150 aircraft operating from 48 bases worldwide across 10 nations. The aircraft's advanced connectivity enables integrated operations across multiple domains including land, sea, air, space, and cyber.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) ha completato la consegna degli ultimi due caccia F-35A alla Norvegia, rendendola la prima nazione partner dell'F-35 a completare il proprio programma con 52 aerei. Il Ministro della Difesa norvegese, Tore O. Sandvik, ha sottolineato il ruolo dell'F-35 nella salvaguardia della sovranità norvegese su terra, mare e aria.

La flotta di F-35 migliora le capacità difensive della Norvegia e la cooperazione con la NATO, in particolare nella regione dell'Alto Nord. Il programma rappresenta una partnership di 50 anni tra Lockheed Martin e la Norvegia, concentrandosi sul mantenimento della superiorità tecnologica contro le minacce emergenti.

La flotta globale di F-35 ha raggiunto oltre un milione di ore di volo con più di 1.150 aerei operanti da 48 basi in tutto il mondo in 10 nazioni. L'avanzata connettività degli aerei consente operazioni integrate in più domini, inclusi terra, mare, aria, spazio e cyberspazio.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) ha completado la entrega de los últimos dos cazas F-35A a Noruega, convirtiéndola en la primera nación socia del F-35 en completar su programa con 52 aeronaves. El Ministro de Defensa noruego, Tore O. Sandvik, enfatizó el papel del F-35 en la salvaguarda de la soberanía noruega en tierra, mar y aire.

La flota de F-35 mejora las capacidades defensivas de Noruega y la cooperación con la OTAN, especialmente en la región del Alto Norte. El programa representa una asociación de 50 años entre Lockheed Martin y Noruega, centrada en mantener la superioridad tecnológica frente a las amenazas emergentes.

La flota global de F-35 ha alcanzado más de un millón de horas de vuelo con más de 1,150 aeronaves operando desde 48 bases en todo el mundo en 10 naciones. La avanzada conectividad de las aeronaves permite operaciones integradas en múltiples dominios, incluidos tierra, mar, aire, espacio y ciberespacio.

록히드 마틴 (NYSE: LMT)이 노르웨이에 마지막 두 대의 F-35A 전투기를 인도했습니다. 이를 통해 노르웨이는 52대의 항공기로 F-35 파트너 국가 중 최초로 기록 프로그램을 완료하였습니다. 노르웨이 국방부 장관인 토레 O. 샌드빅은 F-35가 육상, 해상 및 공중에서 노르웨이의 주권을 보호하는 데 중요한 역할을 한다고 강조했습니다.

F-35 함대는 노르웨이의 방어 능력과 NATO 협력을 강화하며, 특히 북극 지역에서의 역할이 두드러집니다. 이 프로그램은 록히드 마틴과 노르웨이 간의 50년 파트너십을 나타내며, 새로운 위협에 대한 기술적 우위를 유지하는 데 중점을 두고 있습니다.

전 세계 F-35 함대는 백만 시간 이상의 비행 시간을 기록했으며, 10개국의 48개 기지에서 1,150대 이상의 항공기가 운영되고 있습니다. 항공기의 고급 연결성은 육상, 해상, 공중, 우주 및 사이버를 포함한 여러 영역에서 통합 작전을 가능하게 합니다.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) a terminé la livraison des deux derniers chasseurs F-35A à la Norvège, en faisant le premier pays partenaire de l'F-35 à compléter son programme avec 52 appareils. Le ministre norvégien de la Défense, Tore O. Sandvik, a souligné le rôle de l'F-35 dans la protection de la souveraineté norvégienne sur terre, mer et air.

La flotte de F-35 renforce les capacités de défense de la Norvège et la coopération avec l'OTAN, notamment dans la région du Haut Nord. Le programme représente un partenariat de 50 ans entre Lockheed Martin et la Norvège, axé sur le maintien de la supériorité technologique face aux menaces émergentes.

La flotte mondiale de F-35 a atteint plus d'un million d'heures de vol avec plus de 1 150 appareils opérant depuis 48 bases à travers le monde dans 10 pays. La connectivité avancée des aéronefs permet des opérations intégrées dans plusieurs domaines, y compris la terre, la mer, l'air, l'espace et le cyberespace.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) hat die Lieferung der letzten beiden F-35A-Jagdbomber an Norwegen abgeschlossen, wodurch Norwegen die erste Partnernation des F-35-Programms ist, die ihr Programm mit 52 Flugzeugen abgeschlossen hat. Der norwegische Verteidigungsminister Tore O. Sandvik betonte die Rolle des F-35 bei der Sicherung der norwegischen Souveränität über Land, Meer und Luft.

Die F-35-Flotte verbessert die Verteidigungsfähigkeiten Norwegens und die Zusammenarbeit mit der NATO, insbesondere in der Region Hoch-Nord. Das Programm repräsentiert eine 50-jährige Partnerschaft zwischen Lockheed Martin und Norwegen, die sich auf die Aufrechterhaltung technologischer Überlegenheit gegenüber aufkommenden Bedrohungen konzentriert.

Die globale F-35-Flotte hat über eine Million Flugstunden erreicht, mit mehr als 1.150 Flugzeugen, die von 48 Stützpunkten weltweit in 10 Nationen operieren. Die fortschrittliche Konnektivität der Flugzeuge ermöglicht integrierte Operationen in mehreren Bereichen, einschließlich Land, Meer, Luft, Raum und Cyber.

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FORT WORTH, Texas, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today completed the delivery of the 51st and 52nd F-35As to the Royal Norwegian Air Force, making Norway the first F-35 partner nation to fulfill its program of record.

"The F-35 is the world's best fighter jet and I am very pleased that we will receive the last of the 52 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin that Norway has ordered," said Tore O. Sandvik, Norwegian Minister of Defence. "The aircraft ensure that we can safeguard Norwegian sovereignty and maintain even better control over our areas on land, at sea and in the air."

The advanced capabilities and increased interoperability of the F-35 enhances Norway's sovereign defense and cooperation with key allies across Europe, including its closest neighbors in the Nordic region. The F-35 fleet will play a critical role in protecting the High North and supporting NATO missions.  

"Norway's F-35 fleet enhances interoperability across the Norwegian Armed Forces' defense systems, improving situational awareness of the entire force and strengthening transatlantic security," said Chauncey McIntosh, vice president and general manager of the F-35 program at Lockheed Martin. "We are honored to build upon our more than 50-year partnership with Norway, ensuring the Royal Norwegian Air Force remains ahead of emerging threats to protect security for Norway and its allies for decades to come."

As the cornerstone of the battlespace for 20 allied nations, the F-35 enables peace through strength in the 21st century. With over a million flight hours and a global fleet of more than 1,150 aircraft and growing, the F-35 provides unrivaled capabilities, strengthening deterrence for allies around the world. F-35s operate from 48 bases worldwide, including 10 nations operating on home soil.

As adversaries rapidly advance technology, the F-35's unmatched connectivity and ability to work in partnership with assets operating across land, sea, air, space and cyber is essential to securing the skies today and into the future.  

About Lockheed Martin 

Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. More information at Lockheedmartin.com

 

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FAQ

How many F-35 fighter jets did Norway receive from Lockheed Martin (LMT)?

Norway received a total of 52 F-35A fighter jets from Lockheed Martin, completing their full program of record.

What milestone did Norway achieve with the F-35 program in 2025?

Norway became the first F-35 partner nation to complete its full program of record with the delivery of its final two F-35As.

How many flight hours has the global F-35 fleet accumulated?

The global F-35 fleet has accumulated over one million flight hours.

How many F-35 aircraft are currently operating worldwide?

There are more than 1,150 F-35 aircraft operating from 48 bases worldwide across 10 nations.
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