The supersonic aircraft is widely recognized as a top fifth-generation fighter jet, but the program has faced criticisms.

The F-35 reportedly posted a 20:1 destroy ratio at Red Flag 2017, yet the exercise still revealed one of the clearest limits in modern air combat: stealth and sensors do not erase the problem of mass.

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 ...

The F-35 was not built to win dogfights, but to operate smoothly at long ranges and over long periods of time. The F-35 is often compared to the F-16 or the F-22, nimble aircraft with world-class ...

A total of 72 aircraft were parked at Lockheed Martin’s facilities after the Technology Refresh 3 experienced severe glitches, following which the Pentagon halted deliveries in July 2023. Lockheed ...

Two recent Pentagon reports illustrate the myriad deficiencies of Lockheed Martin’s F-35 program—but the company has never faced real consequences for it. America’s defense establishment has many ...