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A joint team consisting of F-35 Patuxent River Integrated Test Force flight test members, U.S. Sailors and Marines, and the crew of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Izumo-class multi-functional destroyer JS Kaga (DDH-184) are executing developmental sea trials in the eastern Pacific Ocean to gather the necessary data to certify F-35B Lightning II short takeoff and vertical landing aircraft operations. While aboard the MSDF’s largest ship, the Pax ITF flight test team has been gathering compatibility data for analysis in order to make recommendations for future F-35B operational envelopes, further enhancing the Japanese navy's capabilities. The results of the testing will contribute to improved interoperability between Japan and the United States, strengthening the deterrence and response capabilities of the Japan-U.S. alliance and contributing to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Japan is an F-35 Joint Program Office foreign military sales customer planning to purchase 42 F-35Bs. The F-35 Joint Program Office continues to develop, produce, and sustain the F-35 Air System to fulfill its mandate to deliver a capable, available, and affordable air system with fifth-generation capabilities.

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3 Big Reasons India Will Never Buy the F-35

Key Points and Summary – India will not buy the U.S. F-35, despite its technical superiority over the Russian Su-57. While the F-35’s stealth...

Steve BalestrieriSeptember 5, 2025

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning ll assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, sits in a hangar at Lakeland Linder International Airport, Lakeland, Fla., following a aerobatic routine by the F-35A Lightning ll demonstration team at the Sun 'n Fun Holiday Flying Festival, Dec. 4, 2020. The Lightning II is a stealth-capable, multi-role attack fighter designed to penetrate the most hostile areas of the world without the threat of detection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Codie Trimble)

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J-20 Mighty Dragon vs. F-35A Stealth Fighter: Who Wins Summed Up in 4 Words

Key Points and Summary – This analysis provides a head-to-head comparison of the U.S. F-35A and China’s J-20 stealth fighters. -The F-35 holds the...

Isaac SeitzSeptember 5, 2025

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II taxis during a cross-servicing event at NATO Allied Air Command’s Ramstein Flag 2025 exercise April 4, 2025. Successful cross-servicing at RAFL25 is an example of the importance of integrated logistics and maintenance training that enhances U.S. warfighting readiness by strengthening United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa’s ability to deploy, sustain, and project fifth-generation capabilities across the European theater. (Royal Netherlands photo by Sgt. Maj. Jan Dijkstra)

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100% of F-35 Stealth Fighters Delivered in 2024 Were Late

Key Points and Summary – A stunning new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals that 100% of the F-35 fighter jets delivered by Lockheed...

Stephen SilverSeptember 5, 2025

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No F/A-XX Fighter? U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers Would Be in a World of Trouble

Key Points and Summary – The future of the U.S. Navy’s F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter remains in limbo after the Trump administration froze the program,...

Robert FarleySeptember 5, 2025

(Aug. 07, 2024) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 at Yuma, Ariz., taxis after landing at Naval Air Station Jacksonville as part of the aircraft’s temporary transfer to Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE). The jet is the first F-35 ever inducted into the depot and is part of a readiness improvement initiative to support corrosion mitigation efforts for the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC). (U.S. Navy photo by Toiete Jackson/Released)

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The F-35 Fighter Needs a Critical Update. The Problem: It Will Be 5 Years Late

Key Points and Summary – A recent GAO report reveals the F-35’s critical Block 4 upgrade is now five years behind schedule and $6...

Kris OsbornSeptember 5, 2025

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China’s J-20 and J-35 Stealth Fighters Issue ‘Warning’ to U.S. Military

Key Points and Summary – China’s massive military parade in September 2025 showcased its rapidly advancing air force, featuring multiple stealth fighters like the...

Caleb LarsonSeptember 5, 2025

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J-20S: Why China’s New Stealth Fighter Is a Threat to the F-22 and F-35

J-20S Stealth Fighter Makes Its ‘Debut’ In China Key Points and Summary – China’s recent Victory Day parade showcased significant military advancements, headlined by...

Jack BuckbySeptember 4, 2025

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Look Beyond the Stealth Fighters: China’s Military Parade Had 1 Message

China’s Military Looks Like a Real Powerhouse Built for War -While the West focused on a defense expo in Poland, China staged one of...

Reuben JohnsonSeptember 4, 2025

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II participating in NATO exercise Ramstein Flag 24 flies over the west coast of Greece, Oct. 4, 2024. Over 130 fighter and enabler aircraft from Greece, Canada, France, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom and United States are training side by side to improve tactics and foster more robust integration, demonstrating NATO’s resolve, commitment and ability to deter potential adversaries and defend the Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emili Koonce)

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The F-35 Fighter Might Have a New Problem in Europe No One Saw Coming

Kielce, Poland: This week’s mystery is learning just what is happening with European nations and why some are re-thinking their decisions to procure the...

Reuben JohnsonSeptember 4, 2025

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3 Big Reasons India Will Never Buy the F-35

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

J-20 Mighty Dragon vs. F-35A Stealth Fighter: Who Wins Summed Up in 4 Words

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

100% of F-35 Stealth Fighters Delivered in 2024 Were Late

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

No F/A-XX Fighter? U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers Would Be in a World of Trouble

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The F-35 Fighter Needs a Critical Update. The Problem: It Will Be 5 Years Late

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

China’s J-20 and J-35 Stealth Fighters Issue ‘Warning’ to U.S. Military

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

J-20S: Why China’s New Stealth Fighter Is a Threat to the F-22 and F-35

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Look Beyond the Stealth Fighters: China’s Military Parade Had 1 Message

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The F-35 Fighter Might Have a New Problem in Europe No One Saw Coming

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