Sticker shock surrounding the F-35 tends to coalesce around a single, punchy number: “the $2 trillion fighter.” The figure ...

Purchased with funds from the S. Dillon Ripley Endowment. Foreword / Capt. Charles Thomas (Tom) Burbage -- Preface / Jeffrey W. Hamstra -- Chapter 1. F-35 program history : from JAST to IOC / Arthur E ...

Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II is widely regarded as one of the most advanced fighter jets currently in use. While its sleek exterior draws attention, much of its technological advantage lies ...

With small control surfaces and no thrust vectoring, the F-35 cannot change direction rapidly in close-range engagements. While hyper maneuverability has become a cornerstone of modern fighter jet ...

As of August 2025, Lockheed Martin, the aircraft’s manufacturer, has delivered more than 1,215 F-35 stealth fighter jets of all types. Today, the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet is the most ...

As of January, nearly 1,300 F-35 stealth fighter jets have been delivered to the U.S. and its allies and partners.

In a significant safety milestone, a deployed U.S. Marine Corps F-35 stealth fighter squadron has successfully logged nearly 5,000 flight hours without a single mishap. This achievement not only ...

The United States Air Force's fifth-generation F-35 is one of the most advanced jets in the world. Debuted in 2015, Lockheed Martin's Lightning II is a powerful fighter jet with over 1 million flight ...

The F-35 program is delaying some of its planned Block 4 upgrades as it focuses on delivering capabilities as early as 2031. (A1C Eli Rose/Air Force) The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program is scaling ...

The Finnish Air Force’s first F-35 conducted its first flight on Dec. 8, ahead of the official rollout ceremony next week. The Finnish Air Force has announced the maiden flight of its first F-35A ...