With its combination of stealth, agility, and cutting-edge avionics, the F-35 has established itself as a powerhouse of military aviation. Join us as we explore what exactly helps this aircraft ...

Sweden’s latest Gripen export wins are part of a much deeper story: a small country using homegrown fighters to carve out real independence from U.S. airpower. -That tradition began with the ...

The United States Air Force has over 40% of the world's delivered F-35s and is set to remain the largest operator.

The Saab 35 Draken was built to sprint at Mach 2 in the thin air over Scandinavia, yet its real legacy is how a small, ...

One former Marine becomes the first civilian F-35 test pilot at Cherry Point, boosting readiness; another is tapped to lead the Pentagon’s massive F-35 program, overseeing its global management. The ...

Israel's unique F-35I lends a critical capability to its air force and has been involved in strikes on Iran. Actions against Iran are the "most challenging" F-35s have flown, an airpower expert said.

U.S. Navy fighter pilot Jeff “Bangs” Fellows was out of munitions – but not out of the fight. In any other fighter jet, he might have had reason to head back to base and wait to see how the training ...

The Collision Avoidance Manual Deconfliction is being tested on the F-35 at Edwards AFB and is intended to reduce the risk of midair collision with civilian and military aircraft. According to Kevin ...

For many, the pricetag of the F-35 has been its Achilles heel. With the program's total cost now at a baffling $1.7 trillion, the Lightning II easily cleared the bar to become the most expensive ...

The F-35 is expected, through continuous upgrades, to maintain its dominance into the 2060s. The Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is a fifth-generation fighter offering cutting-edge ...

FORT SMITH, Ark. — Some Fort Smith residents may be hearing fighter jets at night this week. Starting Nov. 3, the 188th Wing Air National Guard Base announced F-35 night flying operations are underway ...