National defense debates now intersect with reliance on foreign-controlled military systems like the F-35 fighter jet.
F-35 Stealth Fighter Jet
The U.S. Air Force confirms Lot 17 F-35A fighters arrive with radars installed, countering earlier reports while modernization challenges continue.
A full-scale mockup of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II bearing Royal Saudi Air Force markings has drawn attention at the World Defense Show in Riyadh (RUH)
F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters from the Vermont Air National Guard are repositioning across Europe as the United States strengthens its military footprint in the U.S. Central Command region.
A defense study warns the US Air Force needs hundreds more next-generation fighters and bombers to maintain deterrence against China and sustain combat readiness in future conflicts.
Singapore is set to induct its first Lockheed Martin F-35 fighters into operational service later this year, marking a major milestone for the Republic of Singapore Air Force.
Speaking at the Singapore Airshow at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), a senior executive said the region could field close to 300 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft by 2035.
The U.S. is moving advanced airpower toward the Middle East as Washington weighs military options and increases pressure on Iran.
The United States intensifies pressure on Canada to complete its purchase of 88 F-35 Lightning II stealth aircraft, or face consequences, amid tensions with the Trump administration.
Lockheed Martin has confirmed that 2025 became the most productive year in the history of the F-35 Lightning II program, underscoring the aircraft’s central role in allied airpower.