The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is not just a stealthy sensor node with wings attached, but it is also a supersonic fighter built to sprint when the mission demands it. The number most people ...

An F-35 Lightning II pilot sent tactical autonomy commands via a tablet to the MQ-20 Avenger as part of a recent Manned-Unmanned Teaming demonstration. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems announced ...

Since it was launched in 2006, the F-35 has made a name for itself as playing a key role in global deterrence. Designed for use by the United States and its various allies in NATO, the F-35 is a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Suciu covers trends in the world of aerospace and defense. To date, Lockheed Martin has delivered more than 1,200 F-35 ...

The controversial F-35 program got its start in 1997 when Lockheed Martin was awarded a $750 million contract to build a next-generation prototype fighter jet that could replace many of the aging ...

The F-35 Lightning II represents far more than just another fighter aircraft — it’s a revolutionary warfare system that’s fundamentally reshaping how allied nations defend the most strategically ...

The F-35 is a true quarterback of the skies due to its unsurpassed interconnectivity capabilities. The F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet fleet achieved a major milestone this month, after its ...

The AN/APG-85 AESA radar system could enter service by mid-2028—ending a shameful period of aircraft being delivered with ballast in their noses instead of electronics. The US Air Force expects one of ...

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 ...