Air Force Adds F-35 Jets and Vertical Landing Pad in Arkansas
Published Date: 6/23/2026
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The Air Force is expanding the F-35 pilot training center at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas, by adding 12 new F-35 jets and building a special vertical landing pad. This upgrade supports international training agreements and keeps pilot training strong and steady. The decision was finalized in June 2026 and will boost local military activity and readiness.
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F-35 Training Center Expansion Approved
On June 9, 2026 the Air Force approved expanding the Foreign Military Sales F-35 Pilot Training Center at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas by adding 12 F-35 aircraft and constructing a vertical landing pad (VLP) at the West VLP Site. The decision is intended to satisfy agreements with foreign military sales (FMS) customers and to continue the permanent FMS pilot training mission, and it will boost local military activity and readiness.
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