The Aviationist on MSN

Lockheed Martin Delivered 191 F-35s in 2025

Lockheed Martin said it set a record delivering 191 F-35 Lightning II jets in 2025, clearing backlog deliveries in the process, with a global fleet that now counts 1,300 aircraft. Lockheed Martin ...
The Aviationist on MSN

Northrop Grumman, Kratos to Develop XQ-58 Valkyrie as CCA for the USMC

Northrop Grumman will integrate its uncrewed and autonomous technologies onto Kratos' Valkyrie for the USMC’s MUX TACAIR Collaborative Combat Aircraft program. Northrop Grumman and Kratos announced ...
The Southern Maryland Chronicle on MSN

NAWCAD demonstrates F-35 control of collaborative combat aircraft in joint simulation environment

PATUXENT RIVER, Md.— The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division at Patuxent River completed a key tactical demonstration showing F-35 Lightning II pilots directing multiple Collaborative Combat ...
The National Interest

Is the F-35 Fighter Jet’s “TR-3” Upgrade Package Almost Ready?

The TR-3 upgrade, which is much more than a mere software/hardware upgrade, is now running years behind schedule—but speculation is mounting that it could arrive soon. The United States Air Force ...
Aviation Week

F-35 Lightning II Program Update -- F-35 Lightning II Description and 1st CTOL Aircraft (AA-1) in Flight Test

This content requires a subscription to one of the Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) bundles. Schedule a demo today to find out how you can access this content and similar content related to ...
Yahoo

‘Frankenjet’: This F-35A Lightning II made from two damaged aircraft just returned to Utah’s Air Force base

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah (ABC4) — The F-35A Lightning II, also known as “Frankenjet” due to its construction from two separate, damaged aircraft, has returned home to Utah’s Hill Air Force Base.