F-35 Lightning II

Once fully operational, both F-35 squadrons will replace older fourth-generation fighter jets, increasing the capabilities and lethality of NATO air forces in the region.

If the F-35’s specs and capabilities can’t deter Houthi barrages, perhaps they aren’t eager to halt the violence.

Currently, the British military operates approximately 146 fighter aircraft, including 111 Eurofighter Typhoons and 35 F-35B Lightning IIs.

Whether for looks or performance or both, the loss of the JSF contract surely hurt Boeing—and led the conglomerate into a long era of scandals and setbacks.

According to the Joint Program Office (JPO) that handles all things relevant to the F-35, there is no kill switch—and thus no fear.

The Unit Deployment Program allows continental U.S.-based squadrons to deploy in the Indo-Pacific and gain valuable experience in its peculiar operational conditions.

“We cannot ignore the geopolitical environment in our choices,” Portuguese defense minister Nuno Melo told a local news outlet.

The F-35 is a true quarterback of the skies due to its unsurpassed interconnectivity capabilities. 

When faced with a near-peer rival such as China, the United States military will need offensive weapons that can fight from over the horizon. The LRASM is one such weapon.

The legendary F-35 Lighting II is in line to receive a propeller for greater air-to-air refueling capabilities. The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II continues to be touted as the most...

Lockheed Martin announced it would deliver between 170 and 190 of the fifth-generation fighters to the U.S. military and foreign buyers this calendar year.

The F-35 Lightning II’s popularity on the export market is a no-brainer considering its unparalleled capabilities.