Addressing the F-35’s operational independence from the U.S. amid tensions between Europe and the Trump administration, Secretary Gijs Tuinman made the claim to Dutch radio station BNR Nieuwsradio.

The aircraft offers exceptional high-speed capabilities.

The F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter faced worsening delivery delays in 2023 and 2024. A new GAO report said that the average delivery delay in 2024 was 238 late days. The F-35 has struggled with ...

In 2024, every single one of the 110 fighters delivered by Lockheed was delivered late. The F-35 Lightning II’s latest modernization package is now delayed by at least two years. According to a report ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Suciu covers trends in the world of aerospace and defense. To date, Lockheed Martin has delivered more than 1,200 F-35 ...

The threat to the Lightning II.

Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II hit full-rate production last year. Today, over 150 fighter jets are being made annually.

Summary and Key Points: China’s Shenyang J-35 stealth fighter is transitioning into mass production, with estimates projecting up to 300 units by 2030. -Designed as a carrier-borne strike platform for ...

The F-35 Lightning II was built by Lockheed Martin with major contributions from BAE Systems and Northrop Grumman in the 2010s What sets the F-35 apart from other fighter jets is its mix of stealth ...

To beat out the F-35 Lightning II, Saab appears willing to offer Canada a generous joint production agreement—possibly even ...

The raw performance of America's newest stealth fighter.