Was the Boeing X-32 better than what would become the F-35 stealth fighter? Opinions vary among experts. However, most say the Air Force made the right choice in the F-35. Recent combat operations may ...

The United States produced around 150 fighter jets in 2024 and is expected to produce up to 250 in 2025, as well as other ...

The plane’s cost per flight hour exceeds $40,000, more than double that of its alternatives—leading to mission-capable rates hovering below targets for six consecutive years.

Many components used in key weapon systems are being manufactured by China and other countries with adversarial aims to the U ...

The aircraft crashed near NAS Lemoore, sparking a fire. The pilot ejected safely, but the incident raises fresh questions ...

A US Navy F-35C "went down" not far from Naval Air Station Lemoore, the base said on Wednesday.

The absence of a top-quality strike aircraft such as the F-35 is detracting from the IAF’s ability as a whole.

A U.S. Navy F-35 fighter jet crashed following an "aviation incident" in California, authorities and officials said.

Two contract modifications cover long-lead procurement for upcoming production of new aircraft, and new software development ...

A US Navy F-35 fighter jet crashed in central California Wednesday near Naval Air Station Lemoore, according to a Navy press statement.

Lockheed’s aeronautics business will provide long lead materials for F-35 Lot 21 production aircraft under a Navy contract ...