Czech Air Force F-35A Ordered
Event Report
Czech Air Force
| Date | Jan. 29, 2024 |
| Country | 🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Force | Czech Air Force |
| Location |
Prague, Czech Republic
50.08, 14.44 |
| Aircraft | F-35A (F-35 Lightning II) |
| Event type | Ordered |
| Change | +24 ordered |
Description
The Czech government completed its agreement with the United States to acquire 24 F-35A fighters. The package covers aircraft, equipment, training, and support. The first jets are scheduled for delivery later in the decade, with arrival in the Czech Republic planned from 2031. The programme will replace the Czech Air Force’s leased Gripens.
Sources
Side Profile
Profile of F-35 Lightning II
Prague, Czech Republic
