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New F-35 Lightening II Stealth Fighter Update Has ‘Chronic Stability Deficiencies’

The F-35 TR-3 crisis highlights a shift in 2026 military readiness: software is now the primary "failure point" rather than mechanical hardware.
The National Interest

Israel’s F-35 Variant Comes with a Unique Combat Helmet

The F-35I Adir is jam-packed with custom Israeli electronics, and its pilots need a custom helmet to help make sense of them. The Israeli Air Force (IAF) operates a unique variant of the F-35 ...
The National Interest

Northrop Grumman Just Made Its 1,500th F-35 Fuselage. You Read That Right.

Though Lockheed Martin is the primary contractor for the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet, nearly every major US defense firm has a hand in its production. It isn’t exactly a trick question to ask, “What ...
Forbes

Nearly 300 More F-35 Lightning IIs To Arrive With Lots 18 And 19

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Suciu covers trends in the world of aerospace and defense. To date, Lockheed Martin has delivered more than 1,200 F-35 ...