The first Polish Air Force F-35A Husarz assembled at Cameri’s Final Assembly and Check Out facility in Italy has completed its first functional test flight. The flight marks an important step in the aircraft’s path from production to eventual service with Poland.
The milestone is notable because it involves the first Polish-designated F-35 built at the Italian FACO site, one of the key assembly centers for the Lightning II program in Europe. In Poland, the F-35A has been given the name Husarz, linking the fifth-generation fighter to the country’s own military identity.
A functional test flight is a significant part of the acceptance process, helping confirm that the aircraft is performing as expected after assembly. For Poland, the event signals further progress in the wider effort to introduce the stealth fighter into its air force and strengthen its future combat aviation capabilities.
The development also highlights the role of the Cameri facility in supporting European F-35 production. As Poland moves ahead with its F-35 program, milestones such as this first flight show the transition from procurement plans to real aircraft reaching the testing and delivery phase.
