There hasn't been a big movement away from the program. Analysts say there isn't a better aircraft available right now.

The famed jet won’t be seen soaring the skies as often now; the 56th Fighter Wing flew its final F-16 out of the base on March 24, 2025.

Some allies are rethinking the F-35 as a new contract decision upends Lockheed's longtime dominance in stealth fighter ...

US lawmakers from both parties have recently expressed concern about discussions in the Donald Trump administration on ...

The repair that ultimately resulted in the creation of the Franken-Lightning took two years and five months to complete and ...

The most advanced fighter jets in the world are known as“fifth generation.” They contain technologies developed in the first part of the 21st century ...

The Cobham BRU-61/A Universal Armament Interface, used by the F-15E Strike Eagle and F-35 Lightning II (among others), allows for four GBU-39s or GBU-53/Bs to be carried. Compared to the GBU-39 ...

The sixth-gen aircraft is considered too advanced for other militaries. Still, America‘s allies may also not express interest in the F-47.

Canada's new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, is already reviewing Ottawa's commitment to the F-35 advanced fighter jet ... avionics and sensors. An F-35A Lightning II fighter jet practices for ...

Now, however, nations are moving ahead with the sixth generation of combat jets. In the past few months, China has flown its J36 and J50 prototype jets. Meanwhile, the US has selected Boeing to build ...