‘Cool Birds’: Afghan general describes awe of first F-35 encounter
An Afghan National Army general recalls an F-35 airstrike in Afghanistan that left a lasting impression on Afghan troops.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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Air Force looks to create single ‘Frankenplane’ from 2 damaged F-35s
The jet is set for completion in March 2025.
By Zamone Perez
The Marine Corps’ ‘No. 1 priority’ for the F-35 involves a rough landing in hot environments
When it's a hot one, the F-35B might struggle to land safely. And that could be bad news for industry.
By Aaron Mehta
The F-35 has to keep landing in cold weather. Here’s the plan to fix it.
The F-35 battery is getting too cold to operate in Alaska — or it at least thinks it is.
By Aaron Mehta
Inventory management failures are grounding F-35 jets
The F-35 relies on a key piece of software for maintenance, but that system isn't working the way it should.
By Aaron Mehta
Marine pilots lack airspace, ordnance to realistically train for a near-peer Pacific fight, watchdog says
Outdated ranges and old technology are no match for up-to-date aircraft with complex missions.
By Todd South
Trump may ‘take care’ of F-35, S-400 issue, Turkish official claims
“Different statements are coming from different institutions of the United States as well… different and contradictory statements are coming.”
By Aaron Mehta
Industrial base considerations played role in F-15X decision
It seems industrial base concerns were a major factor in picking Boeing over another provider of a fourth-generation capability.
By Valerie Insinna
EA-6B Prowler, one of the saltiest warfighters in the Marine Corps, retires
The Prowler has supported the Corps in nearly every major conflict in the past 40 years.
By Shawn Snow
Top US general in Europe: Don’t give Turkey F-35 if they buy Russian system
Gen. Curits Scaparotti, who also serves as the top uniformed official at NATO, took aim at alliance member Turkey during testimony.
Germany officially knocks F-35 out of competition to replace Tornado
An official from the ministry confirmed that the F-35 is not a finalist in the competition, which seeks a replacement for the 90-jet fleet.
With massive F-35 increase, Japan is now biggest international buyer
Japan will now buy a total of 147 F-35s, including 42 F-35B models.
By Aaron Mehta