Interesting Engineering30m
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 Interest11h
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 ...
Why The US Air Force Raised Contracts For GE, Pratt & Whitney NGAP Fighter Jet Engines To $3.5 Billion Each
A snapshot of how new, multi-billion-dollar jet engine contracts for the USAF are set to shape the future of US air power.
The Aviationist22h
‘Franken-Lightning’ Built From Two Damaged F-35s Returns to Operational Fleet
After a lengthy restoration started with a feasibility study in 2020, the F-35 AF-5269 was sent to Lockheed Martin for final certifications before ...
Flying23h
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 ...