The United States Air Force is quietly transforming its F-35A fleet from a stealthy scout into a far more lethal strike platform, committing hundreds of millions of dollars to new long-range weapons.

These three aircraft are part of a long-standing deal spread over a period of years to raise Israel's fleet from 25 to 50 ...

Key Points and Summary - The Air Force will pare back F-35 purchases through 2028, citing Block 4 upgrade and TR-3 computing delays, and will re-accelerate once “most relevant” jets are available.

The US Air Force (USAF) has taken delivery of a Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter that will be employed for testing software updates and new weapons. The “new specially instrumented F-35A” will join the ...

Washington signals the will for a fast approval of a Saudi F-35 sale, reflecting a renewed effort for quicker weapons sales and the new U.S.-Saudi Strategic Defense Agreement. The prospect of Saudi ...

While Air Force F-35A and Navy F-35C fighters by Lockheed Martin were in the U.S. strike package against Venezuela on Jan. 3, ...

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 ...

For the first time, Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighters have taken the lead in NATO’s annual nuclear readiness drills. Known as Steadfast Noon, the alliance’s yearly nuclear deterrent exercise runs ...

A DoD Inspector General’s report revealed the contractor was paid $1.7 billion without adjustment, despite finding the ...