Yes — ordered. In 2024, Italy ordered 25x additional F-35 - Phase 3 from Lockheed Martin (USA)(~EUR 7bn). Status: Budgeted in Defence Planning Document 2024-2026…. Reported by EDR Magazine. The documented package: 25 25x additional F-35 (15x F-35A + 10x F-35B) - Phase 3 (fleet to 115) from Lockheed Martin (USA) ~EUR 7bn.
| Year | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Item | 25x additional F-35 (15x F-35A + 10x F-35B) - Phase 3 (fleet to 115) |
| Quantity | 25 |
| Supplier | Lockheed Martin (USA) |
| Value | ~EUR 7bn |
| Status | ordered |
| Source | EDR Magazine |