Latest "F-35b" stories

Air Force pilot who ejected from F-35B released from the hospital

The jet bounced upon impact, went nose down and spun around.

By Irene Loewenson

6 weeks ago

Watch pilot eject after F-35B crashes on Texas runway

The crash occurred during a test flight.

By Irene Loewenson

7 weeks ago

F-35B nose touches ground as plane is being towed in Japan

The mishap occurred at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan.

By Irene Loewenson

9 weeks ago

Here’s what we know about F-35 ejection seat woes so far

Military officials won’t answer whether they’ve found the problem on any planes.

By Rachel S. Cohen and Stephen Losey

6 months ago

Air Force to upgrade F-35A gas tanks to weather lightning strikes

Lightning struck an F-35A in midair in an undisclosed incident on Aug. 3, 2021, Air Force Times has learned.

By Rachel S. Cohen

12 months ago

In-flight lightning strike grounds 2 F-35B Lightning II jets

Lightning on lightning.

By Philip Athey

19 months ago