Lockheed secured a $3.63B Navy contract modification to provide F‑35 logistics, maintenance, training and supply chain ...
The F-35 and F-22 reshaped air combat, but the threat environment is evolving faster than fifth-generation fleets.
“F-35I has been a key and highly effective leading edge capability across the overall Israeli air campaign at every phase,” said the Royal United Services Institute’s Justin Bronk, looking back on ...
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 ...
In February, U.S President Donald Trump, in one of his trademark off-script surprises, offered to supply the Indian Air Force (IAF) with the United States’ most ...
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he has agreed to sell the nation's most advanced fighter jet to Saudi Arabia despite concerns that China could gain access to the plane's vaunted American ...
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 ...
Combat aircraft manufacturer Lockheed Martin remains confident in the long-term prospects for its marquee F-35 stealth jet, despite attempts at the Pentagon to reduce US acquisitions. Although the US ...
Swiss lawmakers are calling for the government to cancel a $9.1 billion order for Lockheed Martin’s F-35 stealth fighter, after President Donald Trump hit Switzerland with a 39% tariff. Earlier this ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Paul Iddon is a freelance journalist focused on Middle East affairs. Almost a decade has passed since Israel received its first ...
Developing a next-generation fighter aircraft is a decades-long endeavor. The evolving nature of technological advancement and real-world needs means that a successful fighter will receive years of ...
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 ...