Italian, British F-35B jets train together for first time, all thanks to the pandemic

MediumEventPantelleria, Italy
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For the first time, an Italian Air Force F‑35B landed on Pantelleria to refuel with a British RAF F‑35B, marking a joint training exercise between the two NATO members.

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6 Oct 2026 · 05:00 UTC
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Source: defensenews.com

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