The principal takeaway here is that the F-15 Eagle is objectively faster, but that the F-35 Lightning II is the smarter ...

Lockheed Martin delivered 110 F-35s overall in 2024, achieving the top end of a production target range reduced by software development delays, the company said in a social media post on Jan. 6. The ...

Drop tanks come with one notable drawback: they can degrade the F-35’s stealthy profile to the point of compromising it entirely. Range has been a key factor in combat aircraft effectiveness since ...

The United States Air Force is quietly transforming its F-35A fleet from a stealthy scout into a far more lethal strike ...

The F-35 Lightning II was used in August 2025 to successfully evaluate three B61-12 test assets during a multi-day test campaign. Sandia National Laboratories and the National Nuclear Security ...

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 ...

The United States wants to upgrade one of the most advanced jets ever built. Manufactured by Lockheed Martin, the F-35 Lightning II is a fifth-generation fighter lauded for its multi-functionality, ...

Lockheed Martin wants to be able to sell its "fifth-generation-plus" F-35s, souped up with sixth-gen tech, to friendly nations, the company's CEO said. (U.S. Air Force) Lockheed Martin plans to fold ...

The U.S. has long been recognized for its technological edge in developing battlefield weaponry. The design work for such platforms occurs years before a system ever sees the light of day and, even ...