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A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 conducts a low pass next to the Japanese Ship Izumo off the coast of Japan, Oct. 3, 2021. U.S. Marines and Sailors embarked aboard the Japanese Ship Izumo in support of the first ever F-35B Lightning II operations aboard a Japanese vessel. The U.S. and Japan continue to work closely together to broaden their operational capabilities, support the Treaty of mutual Cooperation and Security, and maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Harmon)

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The Japanese Aircraft Carrier Kaga Was Sunk by U.S. Dive Bombers at Midway — Now Its Namesake Carries American F-35s

Japan’s modified Izumo-class destroyers JS Kaga and JS Izumo are now operating as light aircraft carriers for the U.S.-built F-35B Lightning II — Tokyo’s...

Steve BalestrieriMay 28, 2026

U.S. Air Force Capt. Melanie “MACH” Kluesner, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team pilot and commander, flies an aerial demonstration certification flight at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Feb. 22, 2024. Upon the 388th Fighter Wing commander certification, the F-35 Demo Team pilot is required to complete the Air Combat Command Heritage Flight Training Course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kaitlyn Ergish)

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The Eurofighter Typhoon Could Shootdown the F-22 in Wargames. What About the F-35?

The Eurofighter Typhoon is often positioned as a comparatively lower-cost alternative to the F-35 Lightning II. Despite lacking comparable stealth systems, the Eurofighter is...

Isaac SeitzMay 27, 2026

A U.S. Marine conducts pre-flight checks on an F-35B Lighting II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, on the flight deck of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 22, 2026. Tripoli is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo)

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Iran Is Totally Desperate to Shoot Down the F-35 Stealth Fighter

Summary and Key Points: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims it has opened fire on an American F-35 stealth fighter, shot down an MQ-9...

Steve BalestrieriMay 27, 2026

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A $100,000,000,000 Mistake? Europe’s FCAS Fighter Failure Is Going to Leave a Mark

Europe’s biggest joint defense project has huge ambition, but its top players just cannot seem to get along on how it should proceed. The...

Georgia GilholyMay 26, 2026

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor emerges from a cloud of vapor during an aerial demonstration at Naval Air Station Meridian, Mississippi, March 27, 2026. The F-22 is designed to perform high-performance maneuvers that showcase its maneuverability and control in flight. The visible vapor forms when rapid changes in air pressure and humidity around the aircraft cause water vapor in the air to condense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Diaz)

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Could Iran Shoot Down the F-22 or F-35 Stealth Fighter?

Iran habitually claims that it has shot down American aircraft. Whenever the United States does anything with its military during this tenuous ceasefire period,...

Brent M. EastwoodMay 26, 2026

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Think the F-35 Has Problems? The GCAP Program Is Circling the ‘Stealth Fighter Drain’

The UK-Italy-Japan Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) 6th-generation fighter aircraft is “a disaster in the making,” according to a lengthy report in one of...

Reuben JohnsonMay 25, 2026

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Stealth F-35C’s Engine Exhaust Hits 3,600°F — $13,000,000,000 Gerald R. Ford’s Aircraft Carrier Flight Deck Wasn’t Built to Handle That

The $13 billion USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) cannot safely operate Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II fighters because the aircraft carrier’s flight deck was...

Brandon WeichertMay 24, 2026

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China’s J-35 Fighter Has a Message for the F-22 and F-35

Summary and Key Points: China’s Type 003 Fujian aircraft carrier could achieve full operational readiness this year, according to Chinese state media. -The Fujian...

Jack BuckbyMay 23, 2026

A Royal Australian Air Force F-35 Lightning II taxis out for a morning mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 31, 2024. Approximately 150 Royal Australian aviators participated in Bamboo Eagle 24-1 with Royal Air Force and U.S. Air Force assets. These exercises build partnerships and is an opportunity to enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond as a joint force to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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The F-35A Lightning II Can Now Drop A Thermonuclear Bomb — And Is The First Stealth Fighter Ever Cleared to Do So

The F-35A Lightning II has been certified as a Dual-Capable Aircraft, allowing it to deliver both conventional and thermonuclear weapons. It is the first...

Harrison KassMay 22, 2026

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The Japanese Aircraft Carrier Kaga Was Sunk by U.S. Dive Bombers at Midway — Now Its Namesake Carries American F-35s

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The Eurofighter Typhoon Could Shootdown the F-22 in Wargames. What About the F-35?

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Iran Is Totally Desperate to Shoot Down the F-35 Stealth Fighter

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

A $100,000,000,000 Mistake? Europe’s FCAS Fighter Failure Is Going to Leave a Mark

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Could Iran Shoot Down the F-22 or F-35 Stealth Fighter?

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Think the F-35 Has Problems? The GCAP Program Is Circling the ‘Stealth Fighter Drain’

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Stealth F-35C’s Engine Exhaust Hits 3,600°F — $13,000,000,000 Gerald R. Ford’s Aircraft Carrier Flight Deck Wasn’t Built to Handle That

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

China’s J-35 Fighter Has a Message for the F-22 and F-35

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The F-35A Lightning II Can Now Drop A Thermonuclear Bomb — And Is The First Stealth Fighter Ever Cleared to Do So

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