Military fighter jets come with a lot of history and the moniker of the F-35 Lightning II is no exception. Here's a dive into how it got its name.

The Japan Air Self Defense Force Article (JASDF) announced the arrival of its first three F-35B Lightning II STOVL (Short Take Off Vertical Landing) jets at Nyutabaru Air Base on Aug. 7, 2025.

Visitors can expect over 20 food trucks, vendors, a kid zone, and full access to museums and displays at the 23rd annual ...

Leaders from Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 were hosted by Fleet Readiness Center East on July 22, for training aimed on ...

Japan has deployed its first three Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft at ...

Follow TNM's WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.The British Royal Navy's F-35B Lightning II fighter jet, which ...

Air Warfare The F-35 Lightning Fighter Can Do Anything—Except Win a Dogfight With small control surfaces and no thrust vectoring, the F-35 cannot change direction rapidly in close-range engagements.

Summary The purpose of The F-35 Lightning II: From Concept to Cockpit is to tellthe story of the F-35's technical development - a full spectrum history of the design, development and verification of ...