Examined: The 1st NATO Nation To Finish Its F-35 Order While The UK & Canada

In April 2025, Norway became the first country (or service) to complete its program of record. While this was a milestone for the F-35 program, there is more to the story to understand the context. With 52 F-35As in service, Norway is now tied for the second-largest operator of the type outside the United States with Japan (after Australia). With no more F-35s on order, it is soon to fall behind the Netherlands (around 49 of 57 received).