2026-09-19 07:27 UTC
Three landed at Lajes, Azores, but only two continued to Finland along the three destined to Belgium. Apparently it's not that uncommon that one needs to stay behind at Lajes Air Base for repairs after the Atlantic transfer.
https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/-/finland-s-first-f-35-fighters-have-arrived-in-finland
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@osma@mas.to 2026-09-20 07:30
I wonder if any of Finland's 64 F-35s are to be delivered with the delayed AN/APG-85 radar. These ones were made to current USAF F-35A spec which uses APG-81 model. Is the new -85 radar an integral part of Block 4, or is it a US-exclusive feature? https://breakingdefense.com/2026/03/exclusive-us-poised-to-accept-new-f-35s-without-radars-sources-say/ #F35 #FinnishAirForce