Italy names Sicily air base as first F-35 pilot school outside US

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ROME — Italy has formally announced an air force base in Sicily is to become the first F-35 training school outside the United States, reflecting a growth in demand for pilot training after fresh orders of the jet in Europe. The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) and constructor Lockheed Martin will oversee the readying of the training center at Trapani-Birgi Air Base, with initial ground training to be offered by December 2028 and the completion of a “Lightning Training Centre” by July 2029, the

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Italy names Sicily air base as first F-35 pilot school outside US https://www.defensenews.com - 08.01.2026 16:12

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Italy names Sicily air base as first F-35 pilot school outside US https://www.defensenews.com - 08.01.2026 16:12