National Security Journal on MSN12h
$1,700,000,000,000: Why Does the F-35 Cost So Much?
The F-35 Lightning II is the pinnacle of modern stealth fighter technology, offering unmatched air superiority, strike ...
The National Interest on MSN16h
Europe Rethinks the F-35, and Trump May Be to Blame
The Lightning II fighter jet remains the most successful fifth-generation program; however, geopolitical tensions among NATO ...
From F-35s to F-47s, Trump is making turbulence for Lockheed
Some allies are rethinking the F-35 as a new contract decision upends Lockheed's longtime dominance in stealth fighter ...
Fort Worth Business Press20hOpinion
Prioritizing the F-35 is Key to America’s Air Superiority
It’s clear to Americans that a major shift is underway as the second Trump administration reshapes national priorities and ...
Denmark's defense committee head said he regrets choosing the F-35: 'We must avoid American weapons if at all possible'
Citing fears that the US may use weapons support as leverage against Denmark, Rasmus Jarlov said buying American weapons is ...
The Pentagon Denies the F-35 Has a Kill Switch, but Its Software Demands Amount to the Same Thing
Buying an F-35 is a lot like buying a Tesla. Buyers are locked into an ecosystem with complicated software that’s required to ...
A new wave of stealth fighter jets is set to transform aerial combat
Now, however, nations are moving ahead with the sixth generation of combat jets. In the past few months, China has flown its ...
The National Interest on MSN11d
Does the F-35 Come With a “Kill Switch”? Europe Is Worried
According to the Joint Program Office (JPO) that handles all things relevant to the F-35, there is no kill switch—and thus no ...
Goodbye F-35: France seizes moment as Europe rethinks US fighter jets
Uncertainty over the US commitment to NATO and the high costs of the F-35 fighter jets have led European countries to ...
Interesting Engineering3d
How F35 Changed Modern Warfare
The F-35 Lightning II is a stealthy, versatile jet that dominates air, sea, and cyber.
The National Interest28d
The F-35 Lightning II Is Getting Bigger Missiles
In addition to the F-35 Lightning II, the Meteor missile is already approved for fitting on Eurofighter Typhoon, JAS 39 Gripen, and Dassault Rafale fighter jets. A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B ...