The 187th Fighter Wing, known as the Red Tails, tested its ability to generate and sustain F-35A Lightning II combat power during Operation Tuskegee Thunder at Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM), also known as Dannelly Field, in Alabama.
F-35 Stealth Fighter Jet
The Pentagon now projects the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program will cost about $536.3 billion to develop and procure, up from $485.2 billion in the previous estimate. Its total lifecycle cost, however, has fallen to roughly $1.93 trillion from $2.06 trillion.
Germany’s first F-35A enters final production before Luftwaffe delivery, marking a major milestone in Germany’s fighter modernization.
Trump’s F-35 sale to Türkiye remains stalled as Congress, S-400 sanctions, and Israel’s concerns delay approval.
Japan is strengthening its role in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) as it prepares for the next generation of air combat.
The fighters listed below represent the most capable operational combat aircraft in 2026, based on a mix of technological sophistication, combat capability, speed, stealth, and operational versatility.
US Air Force seeks new fighter jet engine suppliers to fix production delays, improve supply chains, and boost fleet readiness.
US Air Force boosts F-35 readiness, strengthens base defense, and accelerates fleet modernization under Gen. Wilsbach.
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter crashed near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California on Friday after the pilot ejected moments before impact.
Singapore has reportedly begun exploring the future of sixth-generation combat aviation by holding early discussions about the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a multinational initiative led by the United Kingdom, Japan, and Italy.