The F-35 Lightning II is a remarkable 5th-generation stealth fighter and one of the most advanced aircraft in the world. There are three models flown in the United States: The F-35A, F-35B, and F-35C.

The F-35I Adir is jam-packed with custom Israeli electronics, and its pilots need a custom helmet to help make sense of them.

Engine One Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-400 afterburning turbofan (43,000 lbf) One Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-400 afterburning turbofan (43,000 lbf) with Rolls-Royce LiftSystem for STOVL capability One Pratt ...

Key Points and Summary - A defense of the F-35 argues that criticizing its dogfighting performance is a mistake based on an anachronistic view of air combat. -The F-35 was not designed to win a ...

The F-15EX was supposed to be the safe, unglamorous choice next to the stealthy F-35 and F-22, a bridge for aging squadrons rather than a headline grabber. Instead, it is quietly exposing 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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Paul Iddon is a freelance journalist focused on Middle East affairs. Almost a decade has passed since Israel received its first ...

Newly released photos show the United States and its NATO and Indo-Pacific allies staging a show of force in the Western Pacific with advanced F-35 stealth aircraft and their carriers. As part of the ...