The aircraft offers exceptional high-speed capabilities.

The annual air show at Columbus' Rickenbacker International Airport is scheduled for June 19-21, 2026. Tickets are on sale ...

The F-35 Lightning II was built by Lockheed Martin with major contributions from BAE Systems and Northrop Grumman in the 2010s What sets the F-35 apart from other fighter jets is its mix of stealth ...

In 2024, every single one of the 110 fighters delivered by Lockheed was delivered late. The F-35 Lightning II’s latest modernization package is now delayed by at least two years. According to a report ...

Japan will deploy its first F-35B Lightning II stealth fighters in the southern part of the country next month, part of efforts to bolster defenses in the Nansei Islands, according to the Ministry of ...

The F-35 Lightning II and Dassault Rafale showcase contrasting air combat philosophies: F-35 excels in stealth and networked situational awareness, while Rafale emphasizes agility, heavy payloads, and ...

An F-35A Lightning II pictured during the 2025 Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show in Michigan. (Staff Sgt. Zachary Rufus/Air Force) A U.S. Navy unit that tests out weapons and aircraft was recently ...

Developing a next-generation fighter aircraft is a decades-long endeavor. The evolving nature of technological advancement and real-world needs means that a successful fighter will receive years of ...

Vermont Air National Guard's F-35A Lightning II performs at the Thunder over New Hampshire Air Show at Pease Air National Guard Base Sept. 6, 2025.

The raw performance of America's newest stealth fighter.