Military explains why fighter jets were flying over Salt Lake Tuesday night

After F-35 fighter jets were seen and heard flying over Salt Lake City on Tuesday evening, officials have said that the ...

How does the F-35 Lightning II take off and land vertically and how does it differ from the Harrier?

The F-35 Lightning II isn't the first jet with hovering capabilities the military has used, but it does accomplish this ...

Pentagon keeps buyer secret in $154 million Lockheed F‑35 jet deal

The Pentagon awarded Lockheed Martin $154 million in F-35 aircraft contract on June 9, but kept the buying country secret, ...
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The Pentagon spent $1.7 trillion on a single fighter jet - then other nations started buying it, "The future of air combat"

The F-35 Lightning II is more than a fighter jet—it's the centerpiece of NATO's future war plans. Built to penetrate advanced ...

F-35 fighter jet and MQ-20 Avenger showcase future of airpower

The US military and contractors in San Diego tested an advanced manned-unmanned collaboration with an MQ-20 Avenger and an F-35 Lightning II fighter jet, demonstrating the future of airpower and ...

New £150m F-35 B fighter jets arrive at UK RAF base

The F-35B is the next generation of combat aircraft that operates alongside Typhoon. As of 2024-2025, an F-35B Lightning II for the UK generally costs roughly £85 million to over £100 million per ...

5 Fighter Jets That Defined Air Combat In The Last Decade & Why They're Already Obsolete

Modern air combat has changed more in the last decade than at any point since the Cold War. Fifth-generation stealth fighters ...
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Could the Dassault Rafale Beat the F-35 in Air-to-Air Combat?

How Are the Rafale and the F-35 Different? The Rafale is a twin-engine jet featuring a canard-delta design. In line with French doctrine, the Rafale concept prioritizes agility, multirole flexibility, ...