The F-35 Lightning II is often praised as a stealthy, sensor-fused “flying computer,” but its track record reveals five ...
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The F-35 Fighter Is In More Trouble Than You Think

A new report from the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee delivers a harsh verdict on Britain’s F-35 program. -MPs ...
A pilot in Alaska safely ejected from an aircraft on Tuesday before it plummeted to the Earth, culminating in a fiery explosion at an Air Force base that was captured in dramatic video footage. It was ...
WASHINGTON — There are more problems for the military's F-35 Lightning II fighter jet. The Department of Defense (DoD) is now withholding the final $5 million payment for each jet to manufacturer ...
An F-35A fighter jet performs a strafing run during an even in Arizona on Oct. 26, 2023. Deliveries of the newest F-35s have been stalled for months due to software problems with a key upgrade known ...
Summary and Key Points: The F-35 program, while significant, is costly and often plagued with issues. The Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program offers a more cost-effective and innovative ...
WASHINGTON — The F-35 fighter jet has been plagued for two decades by rising costs and delays. The cost to taxpayers for America's most expensive weapons system program is now projected to exceed $2 ...
F-35 stealth fighter jets have been failing to meet mission-capable rates, a watchdog reports. This has been the case for six years despite over $12 billion on operations and maintenance, the GAO ...
Despite setbacks, the F-35 program is progressing well, with over 2,430 pilots trained and close to 16,100 maintainers qualified. The F-35, known for its stealth and advanced sensor capabilities, ...
President Donald Trump says he has agreed to sell the nation's most advanced fighter jet to Saudi Arabia despite concerns ...