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The F-35 Lightning II Could Soon Fly Without a Pilot
Although an F-35 flew for 11 minutes in 2023 after a pilot ejected, a fully autonomous fighter would be a game-changer.
The F-35 could be 'pilot optional' in the not-too-distant future, Lockheed Martin CEO says
Lockheed Martin is developing an advanced F-35 that can fly without a pilot. The CEO said it would be half the cost of a ...
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Lockheed eyes better stealth, unmanned option for F-35
After losing the Air Force's next-generation fighter contract to Boeing, Lockheed Martin hopes to fold sixth-generation tech ...
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The US Air Force’s YF-23 Fighter ‘Nightmare’
The Northrop YF-23 “Black Widow II,” a prototype developed for the US Air Force’s Advanced Tactical Fighter competition in ...
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When The US Tried to Sneak F-117 Stealth Fighter Jets Across Austria
The Austrians suspected something shady was going on. They were right. The United States of America has a massive global military footprint and prides itself on its ability to rapidly project power ...