Defense One1h
Marines aim to buy more carrier-based F-35s, fewer VTOLs
The decision to buy more F-35Cs suggests a “greater prioritization of carrier-based operations”, and a desire to fast-track ...
Interesting Engineering3h
US Air Force builds $80M F-35A for just $6M by merging parts from two crashed jets
The US Air Force has successfully restored an F-35A Lightning II by merging two damaged jets, saving over $74 million.
The National Interest14h
Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Program Finally Catches a Break
The Pentagon has reduced a financial penalty against Lockheed Martin over the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet. Lockheed Martin, the manufacturer of the cutting-edge aircraft, has been falling ...
Flying1d
Marines Train to Recover Downed F-35
Marines based in North Carolina recently trained to recover a damaged, downed F-35B Lightning II before a worst-case scenario ...
SEAPOWER1d
Marine Corps Updates F-35 Procurement, Transition Plan
According to the 2025 Marine Corps Aviation Plan released Feb. 3, the Corps plans to procure a total 280 F-35Bs and 140 ...
Air Force Times1d
AI, advanced tech central to new Marine Corps aviation plan
The Marine Corps is also planning to shift its F-35 Joint Strike Fighter procurements to buy more carrier-based F-35Cs and ...
F-35 Production Still Marred by Quality Woes, Pentagon Test Office Says
Lockheed Martin Corp. is still delivering F-35 fighter jet aircraft with quality defects after 13 years of production, ...
The National Interest3d
America Just Lost Another $82.5 Million F-35 Lightning II
While this formidable top-tier platform is widely considered to be one of the best jets to roam the skies, it is certainly not impervious. A dramatic video depicting the latest F-35 Lightning II ...
Jane's Information Group4d
F-35, missile programmes deliver solid results for Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin attained solid results in the fourth quarter of 2024 despite charges on two classified programmes, James ...
Which Countries Helped Develop And Build The F-35 And What Did They Do?
The F-35 Lightning II may be the world's most advanced jet, but the U.S. didn't create it alone. Eight other countries helped ...
F-35 Crash Video Shows Training Exercise Go Wrong in Alaska
A U.S. Air Force jet, estimated to be worth around $80 million, can be seen in video footage appearing to spin uncontrollably ...
The Daily Telegraph16d
French Rafale Marine fighter jets to join RAAF F-35s in Darwin
Australian F-35 Lightning II’s will be training with the French jets in the coming days. Locals have also been told not to be alarmed by overhead noise. “Residents will notice increased ...