Poland’s first F-35A Lightning II unveiled

Poland's first F-35A Lightning II, designated AZ-01, was officially unveiled at Lockheed Martin’s production facility in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 28, 2024. Major General Ireneusz Nowak, Inspector of the Polish Air Force, highlighted the importance of the acquisition: "Over more than 100 years of the Polish Air Force, there have been many generations of pilots and aircraft. I am proud to be part of history today, introducing the F-35 as the next generation, which will protect and defend Poland’s