F-35 Archives

U.S. Air Force Maj. Melanie “Mach” Kluesner, the pilot for the F-35A Demonstration Team, performs aerial maneuvers in a USAF F-35A Lightning II during the practice day before the airshow at Jacksonville Naval Air Station, Florida, on 18 October, 2024. The practice day ensures that the team is able to safely and properly display the power, agility, and lethality of America's 5th generation fighter jet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Rupiper)

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The F-35 Stealth Fighter Great Leap Forward Has Arrived

Key Points and Summary – A rundown of the F-35’s five best qualities highlights why it’s a premier 5th-generation fighter. -First is its exceptional...

Christian OrrOctober 14, 2025

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Forget the F-35, the Super Eurofighter Typhoon Is Coming

Key Points and Summary – The Eurofighter Typhoon program is shifting to a new, rapid Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) strategy to position the 4.5-generation jet...

Jack BuckbyOctober 13, 2025

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Forget the F-35: France’s F5 Super Dassault Rafale Fighter Is Coming

Key Points and Summary – France is upgrading its Rafale fighter to a new F5 “Super Rafale” standard, positioning it as a direct European...

Jack BuckbyOctober 13, 2025

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II resumes a combat air patrol after aerial refueling with a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 19, 2025. More than a fighter jet, the F-35’s ability to collect, analyze and share data, is a powerful force multiplier that enhances all airborne, surface and ground-based assets in the battlespace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keegan Putman)

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America’s F-35 Stealth Fighter Simply Summed Up In Just 1 Word

Key Points and Summary – The F-35 is the world’s top fighter because it delivers where modern wars are won: information, reach, and teamwork....

Harry J. KazianisOctober 12, 2025

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The U.S. Navy Is Now ‘Cannibalizing’ Its Own Fighter Jets and Submarines

Key Points and Summary – A recent GAO report warns of a “Hollow Military 2.0” crisis, revealing U.S. Navy crews are forced to “cannibalize”...

Reuben JohnsonOctober 12, 2025

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F-22 Raptor vs. China’s New J-35 Fighter: Why You Might Not Like the Answer

Key Points and Summary – A direct comparison of the U.S. F-22 Raptor and China’s J-35 is described as an “exercise in futility” because...

Caleb LarsonOctober 11, 2025

U.S. Air Force Maj. Melanie “Mach” Kluesner performs aerial maneuvers during a demonstration at the Oshkosh AirVenture Airshow in Wisconsin, on July 25, 2025. The demonstration highlights the team’s mission to showcase the precision, agility, and combat-relevant capabilities of the F‑35A Lightning II and the professionalism of its Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Rupiper)

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China Has An F-35 Stealth Fighter Problem It Never Saw Coming

Key Points and Summary – A comparison between the U.S. F-35 and China’s J-20 and J-35 stealth fighters highlights two decisive American advantages: a...

Christian OrrOctober 11, 2025