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F-35 Fighter Jet Hovering | Watch the Power of VTOL

Witness the extraordinary vertical hovering capabilities of the F-35B Lightning II, the world's first supersonic stealth fighter with short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) capabilities. This ...
Jane's Information Group

Japan conducts first F-35B deployment

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II lands at Nyutabaru Air Base in Kyushu in August 2025. (JASDF) Japan has deployed its first three Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II ...
Military.com

F-35 Pilot Was on Phone for Nearly an Hour with Engineers Before Ejection and Fiery Crash

An Air Force F-35 pilot was on the phone midair with Lockheed Martin engineers for nearly an hour attempting to resolve a landing gear issue before ultimately having to eject from the jet, according ...
The National Interest

The US Is Spending $3 Billion on New F-35 Engines

The F-35 Lightning II fighter jet is the most expensive fighter procurement program in modern history. Pratt & Whitney, the engine manufacturer for the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet, recently ...
Stars and Stripes

Japanese F-35A diverts to civilian airport after experiencing mechanical trouble

A Japanese F-35A Lightning II made an emergency landing at a commercial airport in northern Japan on Wednesday, delaying two flights, according to a Japanese air force spokesman. The Japan Air ...