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Air Force F-35A ‘Frankenjet’ returns to the skies

The jet is a mash-up of two different F-35A Lightning IIs that were previously sidelined from damage.

2 weeks ago

Navy forward-deploys F-35s, Ospreys to Iwakuni, Japan

The F-35s and Ospreys are slated to replace F/A-18 Super Hornets and C-2A Greyhounds, respectively.

9 months ago

Marines hit operational status with second carrier-capable F35-C unit

A West Coast Marine F-35C Lightning II squadron has achieved initial operational capability.

9 months ago

NATO allies practice dogfighting as Russia gains ground in Ukraine

A daylong dogfighting competition between U.S. and allied pilots turned Ramstein Air Base, Germany, into a fighter hub for a day.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

11 months ago

Air Force Reserve’s first F-35 fighters to arrive in August

The Air Force Reserve's 301st Fighter Wing will receive the component's first two F-35A Lightning II fighters this summer.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

13 months ago

Congress offers procurement boost for F-35 jets in FY24 spending bill

The U.S. Air Force would receive enough money to buy 51 F-35As in fiscal 2024 under the compromise defense spending bill lawmakers released.

By Stephen Losey and Rachel S. Cohen

13 months ago