The F-35: A New Era of Belgian Air Power
With legacy programs like the T-33 Shooting Star, the F-104 Starfighter and the C-130 Hercules, Lockheed Martin has been a partner to Belgium since the 1950s. The foundation of Belgium’s F-35 program is rooted in longstanding, reliable partnerships between Lockheed Martin and Belgian government and industry.
With its advanced capabilities of stealth, sensor fusion and network-enabled operations, the F-35 increases the situational awareness of the entire armed forces. Its ability to connect assets across domains and services will ensure full interoperability with key NATO and European partners
Base Locations
Program Milestones
2018: Belgium selects the F-35A Lightning II to replace the Belgian Air Component’s fleet of 54 F-16s
2022: Production of the first F-35 for Belgium, AY-01, begins
2023: Belgium is presented with its first F-35 Lightning II, at a ceremony in Fort Worth, TX