While the F-35's per unit cost is similar to other modern fighters, its lifecycle expense is higher, although it offers unparalleled capabilities.

An elite U.S. Navy test and evaluation squadron, the VX-9 “Vampires” based out of NAWS China Lake, are now flying the U.S.

Record deliveries made 2025 a landmark year for the F-35, but low capability rates still challenge the world’s most advanced ...

The first confirmed combat kill by a Dutch F-35 inside NATO airspace was tactically clean and politically reassuring, but financially it was a gut punch. A fifth generation stealth jet, built for high ...

Sticker shock surrounding the F-35 tends to coalesce around a single, punchy number: “the $2 trillion fighter.” The figure ...

FORT SMITH, Ark. — Some Fort Smith residents may be hearing fighter jets at night this week. Starting Nov. 3, the 188th Wing Air National Guard Base announced F-35 night flying operations are underway ...

For many, the pricetag of the F-35 has been its Achilles heel. With the program's total cost now at a baffling $1.7 trillion, the Lightning II easily cleared the bar to become the most expensive ...

The F-35 Lightning II is one of the world's most advanced stealth fighters, and it's highly coveted by America's allies around the world. While many countries operate their own F-35 wings, Canada ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The US Marine Corps says a squadron flew F-35Bs for thousands of hours without any mishaps. It's an achievement for the stealth ...

At this point, the only commitment is to buy 16 F-35s. Mark Carney will be making the final decision on whether to proceed ...

Once the TR-3 upgrade package is implemented, the F-35 will pose an even greater threat to adversaries. Though the US Air Force and Navy’s upcoming Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) and F/A-XX ...