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5th Generation Capability for Australia

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The F-35 Lightning II is the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) premier 5thÌýGeneration fighter thatÌýwill meet Australia’s requirements to defeat emerging threats for decades to come.ÌýLockheedÌý¸Ø½»ÊÓƵ is proud to partner with the RAAF as the industry leader and Original EquipmentÌýManufacturer in Australia, providing unparalleled experience, expertise and success in leading theÌýdesign, production and sustainment of the F-35 Lightning II. Through our longstanding partnershipsÌýwith Australian industry, Lockheed ¸Ø½»ÊÓƵ is delivering the F-35 Lightning II production andÌýsustainment capability in Australia, creating thousands of Australian jobs.​

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Program MilestonesÌý

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2014: Australia's First
F-35 DeliveredÌý

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2018: RAAF
Williamtown stood up

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2021: Maintenance depot established
at RAAF Williamtown

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2015:ÌýFirst Australian pilot
completes F-35 training

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2018: First F-35 arrives
at RAAF Williamtown

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2021: First F-35 arrives for permanent basing at RAAF Base Tindal

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2017: F-35 makes public
debut at Avalon AirshowÌý

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2020:ÌýFirst F-35A Squadron
declares IOCÌý

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2023: Ìý´¡²õ¾±²¹-±Ê²¹³¦¾±´Ú¾±³¦
Regional Warehouse
IOC

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