Event Brief
Meteor missile integration completes ground tests on F-35A
Filed: Jun 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: MBDA, Lockheed Martin, and the F-35 Joint Program Office finished ground integration tests of Meteor on an F-35A.
WHO: MBDA, Lockheed Martin, and the F-35 Joint Program Office
WHAT: Completed ground-based integration tests of the MBDA Meteor missile on the F-35A, including ground vibration and internal weapons bay fit checks.
WHEN: Jun 12, 2026 at 3:09 PM ET
WHERE: Edwards Air Force Base
WHY: To validate clearances, structural response, and mounting hardware for Meteor integration without compromising the F-35A stealth profile.
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