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F-35 Fighter

F-35 Fighter

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The Hard Truth About the F-35 That No One in the U.S. Military Wants to Admit

Key Points and Summary – The F-35 and F-22 reshaped air combat, but the threat environment is evolving faster than fifth-generation fleets. -Hypersonic weapons,...

Andrew LathamDecember 19, 2025

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander, flies through smoke during the Thunder over South Georgia Air Show at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Nov. 2, 2019. Founded in 2007, the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team showcases the unique capabilities of the world's premier 5th-generation fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Sam Eckholm)

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander, flies through smoke during the Thunder over South Georgia Air Show at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Nov. 2, 2019. Founded in 2007, the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team showcases the unique capabilities of the world's premier 5th-generation fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Sam Eckholm)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The Air Force Needs the Super F-22, Ferrari F-35 and F-47 NGAD Fighters

Key Points and Summary – The Air Force can’t afford false choices between the F-47, F-22 “Super,” and F-35 “Ferrari.” -The coming F-47 will...

Kris OsbornDecember 3, 2025

F-22 Raptor In the Air

F-22 Raptor In the Air

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The Super F-22 and Ferrari F-35 Stealth Fighters Are Coming

Key Points and Summary: With the 6th-generation NGAD fighter facing delays and budget questions, the U.S. is pivoting to “Super” F-22 and F-35 upgrades...

Jack BuckbyDecember 1, 2025

F-35I Adir Stealth Fighter from Israel

F-35I Adir Stealth Fighter from Israel

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

New ‘Ferrari’ F-35 Stealth Fighter Is Aimed Right at Russia and China

Key Points and Summary – After losing the 6th-generation F-47 NGAD contract to Boeing, Lockheed Martin is not protesting. Instead, CEO Jim Taiclet is...

Steve BalestrieriOctober 30, 2025

NGAD

NGAD

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F-35D: The Ferrari Super F-35 with NGAD 6th Generation Fighter DNA

Key Points and Summary – The “F-35D” is not an official aircraft but a catch-all name for various proposed upgrades. -Past concepts included a...

Reuben JohnsonOctober 14, 2025

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team performs at the Capitol Air Show over Sacramento, California, July 15, 2024. Innovations such as the F135 Smart Stacking Tooling Enhancement developed by the OC-ALC mechanics and engineers have significantly improved the rotor assembly process, increasing precision and enhancing the depot’s ability to produce the engine that powers the F-35 Lightning II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Rufus)

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team performs at the Capitol Air Show over Sacramento, California, July 15, 2024. Innovations such as the F135 Smart Stacking Tooling Enhancement developed by the OC-ALC mechanics and engineers have significantly improved the rotor assembly process, increasing precision and enhancing the depot’s ability to produce the engine that powers the F-35 Lightning II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Rufus)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

‘Ferrari’ F-35 Now, F-47 NGAD Later: The Fighter Plan Canada Must Follow

Key Points and Summary – Canada doesn’t have to choose between stock F-35s and a European jet. The piece argues for a deliberately configured...

Andrew LathamSeptember 17, 2025

U.S. Air Force Airmen load a munition onto an F-35 Lightning II in preparation to conduct a scenario during Checkered Flag 24-1 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Nov. 1, 2023. Checkered Flag is a large-force aerial exercise held at Tyndall Air Force Base which fosters readiness and interoperability through the incorporation of 4th and 5th-generation aircraft during air-to-air combat training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Carter)

U.S. Air Force Airmen load a munition onto an F-35 Lightning II in preparation to conduct a scenario during Checkered Flag 24-1 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Nov. 1, 2023. Checkered Flag is a large-force aerial exercise held at Tyndall Air Force Base which fosters readiness and interoperability through the incorporation of 4th and 5th-generation aircraft during air-to-air combat training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Carter)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The ‘Ferrari’ F-35 Fighter Has a Message for the U.S. Military

Key Points and Summary – Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet says the firm is in “very active” talks with the Pentagon and White House...

Jack BuckbySeptember 15, 2025

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft, with the F-35 Demonstration Team, approach a U.S. Air Force KC-135 for in-flight refueling en route to their next airshow at Pensacola, Florida, on 28 October, 2024. The F-35 Demo Team travels to various bases to showcase the capabilities of the most advanced 5th generation fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Rupiper)

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft, with the F-35 Demonstration Team, approach a U.S. Air Force KC-135 for in-flight refueling en route to their next airshow at Pensacola, Florida, on 28 October, 2024. The F-35 Demo Team travels to various bases to showcase the capabilities of the most advanced 5th generation fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Rupiper)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The ‘Ferrari’ F-35 Stealth Fighter Could Be a ‘Sky Monster’

Key Points and Summary – Lockheed Martin is proposing a “Ferrari F-35” upgrade, a plan to infuse the existing jet with technology from its...

Christian OrrSeptember 9, 2025

YF-23 Black II Widow Fighter Flag

YF-23 Black II Widow Fighter Flag

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Meet the F-35EX and F-35FX: The Designer of the YF-23 Has a Radical Fighter Idea

PUBLISHED on August 16, 2025, 9:15 AM EDT – Key Points and Summary: After losing the F-47 contract, Lockheed Martin is proposing to create...

Brent M. EastwoodAugust 16, 2025

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