Why analysts now say the F-35 has pulled decisively ahead of the F-22 Raptor

The F-22 is a highly capable aircraft, however the F-35 has begun to leave it behind in several critical areas.
Janes

GAO report finds F-35 sustainment challenges hinder aircraft availability

The Government Accountability Office said in a recent report that the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II failed to meet ...
The Aviationist

Multiyear Contracts Proposed for F-15EX and F-35 in Draft 2027 NDAA

Lawmakers are introducing provisions to authorize multiyear contracts to buy the F-15EX Eagle II and the F-35 Lightning II, allowing cost savings and shorter delivery timelines. The draft 2027 ...
USNI News

Testimony on the F-35 Aircraft Program

The following is testimony provided June 23, 2026, on the F-35 aircraft program presented to the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Airland. From the Report The March 24, 2026, ...
The National Interest

Is the F-35 Lightning II a Good Ground Attack Aircraft?

The F-35’s multirole design prevents it from excelling at close air support—yet the fighter jet is well-suited to missions in contested airspace, which competitors like the A-10 Warthog are not.
The National Interest

South Korea Repairs Badly Damaged F-35 Lightning II Fighter Jets

South Korea, with US support, restored a grounded F-35A by pioneering wing-removal transport. This saved millions of dollars and bolstered future repairs in the F-35 sustainment program. The US-led ...
Stars and Stripes

Italy to be site of first F-35 pilot training school outside US

NAPLES, Italy — An Italian air base in Sicily will host the first F-35 Lightning II pilot training facility outside the U.S., an indication of NATO’s increasing demand for the fifth-generation fighter ...
SlashGear

First F-35A Lightning II Joins Finland's Fighter Jet Fleet

The Lockheed-Martin F-35 Lightning II is widely thought to be one of the most advanced fighter jets currently in existence. Across its three main variants — the F-35A, the F-35B, and the F-35C (U.S ...
insider.si.edu

The F-35 Lightning II from concept to cockpit edited by Jeffrey W. Hamstra, Lockheed Martin Corporation

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 ...

Pentagon keeps buyer secret in $154 million Lockheed F‑35 jet deal

The Pentagon awarded Lockheed Martin $154 million in F-35 aircraft contract on June 9, but kept the buying country secret, simply stating that it is a Foreign Military Sale customer. Under the deal, ...
Newsweek

US Ally Near China Receives Major Boost to F-35 Fleet

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The first three F-35 stealth fighter jets designed for operations from ...