Canada’s first official F-35 (designated CF-35A) completed its maiden flight at Fort Worth, Texas, on September 23, 2026. The development comes as  Ottawa reviews its remaining F-35A acquisition amid tensions with the Trump administration. The jet, production number AR-1, lifted off from Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth line with an F-35C as a safety chase. It … Continue reading Canada’s F-35, Designated CF-35A, Takes First Flight at Fort Worth Amid Widening Rift With Donald Trump