The F-35 Lightning II's engine is particularly powerful to make up for this reduced output. The Pratt & Whitney F135 ...

The F-35 Lightning II is often praised as one of the most advanced fighter jets ever built,stealthy, powerful, and versatile.

Lockheed Martin’s long-delayed TR-3 upgrade for the F-35 fighter jet is nearly complete. It promises massive improvements in ...

By Lt. Col Dan Johnson Every July, as we pause to celebrate the birth of our nation, we are reminded that freedom is never ...

The F-35B Lightning II is the Marine Corps variant of the Joint Strike Fighter and features a vertical lift fan and pivoting engine nozzle to deliver vertical landing and short takeoff capability ...

The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II has been rightfully compared to a high-performance race car. It is speedy, versatile, and cutting edge – but it doesn’t perform so well in the rain, or at ...

DoD attributed the change to progress in keeping the jet safe and functioning if struck by lightning. Lightning has long been a major — and ironic — issue for the F-35, nicknamed the Lightning II.

24/7 Wall St. Insights: The F-35 Lightning II is one of the most advanced fighter jets in the world The cost for each fighter jet ranges between $110 million and $136 million depending on the ...

As of October 2024, the F-35 Lightning II program has delivered over a thousand units, logged in almost a million flight hours, and trained over 2,000 pilots worldwide.

Military fighter jets come with a lot of history and the moniker of the F-35 Lightning II is no exception. Here's a dive into how it got its name.