On Feb. 16, 2018, the Royal Norwegian Air Force successfully completed verification of the F-35A drag chute system at Ørland Air Force Base, Norway. It is unique to the Norwegian F-35As due to their climate in the High North which can include icy runways.  

A team of engineers from industry and the U.S. and Norwegian government joined forces to develop the critical drag chute capability. A small, aerodynamic pod that contains the drag chute system is housed on the upper surface between the canted vertical stabilizers. The system is designed as a wing pylon so that the pod can be installed and removed with minimal time and effort. The pod is specifically designed to minimize effect on radar cross section and ensure the aircraft maintains stealth characteristics while flying. 

The F-35 drag chute system is a device used to slow the motion of the F-35A and provide control and stability for pilots. The chute creates air resistance by using the force of wind pushing in the opposite direction of the motion of the aircraft to safely land on short, slippery and icy runways.