Three new multipurpose fighter F-35A «Lightning-2" came to Norway. 22 May 2018 , the fighter landed on the basis of the Norwegian Air Force “Erlann”, said the Ministry of Defense of the country.
In this way, taking into account the first three F-35A, who arrived at the air base in November 2017 of the year, Norwegian Air Force currently has the ability to operate the 6 copies of the latest fighter. Besides, Norwegian Air Force has owned the 7th aircraft F-35, but they are stationed in the US air base “Luke”, where they are trained Norwegian pilots, According TSAMTO
Currently, the Norwegian Air Force pilots are testing and evaluation of the F-35 in the climatic conditions in Norway.
On the choice of the F-35 aircraft “Lighting-2″as the main fighter, Norwegian Ministry of Defense announced on the results of the tender at the end of 2008 of the year. Latest fighter designed to replace obsolete fleet of F-16. All in all, the Norwegian Ministry of Defense plans to acquire 52 F-35A.
According to the plans of aircraft deliveries, Air Norway 2018 year will receive 6 new F-35 annually until 2024 of the year. test aircraft have completed by 2019 year, and it was then that the Defense Ministry plans to announce the F-35 readiness for combat use. Full combat readiness will be achieved in 2025 year.
