F-35A Lightning II for the RAAF.
The final nine of Australia’s full fleet of 72 F-35A Lightning II aircraft have arrived at RAAF Base Williamtown in New South Wales.
The first two arrived in Australia in December 2018.
The final nine arrived in December 2024.
The aircraft travelled from Nellis Air Force Base, in the United States of America, supported by Air Force’s KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft from No 33 Squadron, and a C-17A Globemaster III from No 36 Squadron.
75 Australian companies having shared in over $4.8 billion in contracts to support production, sustainment and follow-on development, including as part of the F-35 global supply chain.
www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-12-19/final-f-35a-aircraft-delivered