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From Europe to the Indo-Pacific, the of F-35s is transforming how allies train today and prepare for the future.

Highways, Danger Zones

F-35 interoperability is proving its value , where U.S. Air Force F-35As recently operated from a Finnish highway for the first time.

The demonstrated NATO’s growing agility – in this case, delivering 5th Generation airpower when and where it’s needed.

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“The successful first-ever landing of our fifth-generation F-35 on a highway in Europe is a testament to the growing relationship and close interoperability we have with our Finnish allies,” Gen. James Hecker, commander, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa.

Squad Goals

Elsewhere on the ground, F-35 interoperability is advancing how allies keep the stealth jets mission-ready at home and abroad.

In June, an international mix of F-35s trained with NATO allies during a in Germany, where U.S. Air Force maintainers serviced Norwegian F-35s for the first time. 

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“We talk a lot about interoperability and today we are exemplifying this capability by having our jets cross-serviced by maintainers from other countries,” Lt. Col. Michael Loringer, U.S. Air Forces in Europe ‒ Air Forces Africa chief of weapons and tactics.

Pacific Partnership

Meanwhile in the Indo-Pacific, U.S. Marine F-35B pilots for the first time, further demonstrating the value of F-35 interoperability and interchangeability.

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