Key Points and Summary - The F-35's critical Block 4 upgrade package is now five years behind schedule, expected in 2031, and $6 billion over budget, according to a scathing Government Accountability ...

In December 2025, the United States Air Force (USAF) awarded a $240.9 million contract to the Norwegian firm Kongsberg ...

Washington signals the will for a fast approval of a Saudi F-35 sale, reflecting a renewed effort for quicker weapons sales and the new U.S.-Saudi Strategic Defense Agreement. The prospect of Saudi ...

The new training center for F-35 fighter pilots—the first outside of the United States—is expected to be operational by 2028.

A DoD Inspector General’s report revealed the contractor was paid $1.7 billion without adjustment, despite finding the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Suciu covers trends in the world of aerospace and defense. To date, Lockheed Martin has delivered more than 1,200 F-35 ...

The US Air Force (USAF) says it needs to significantly expand its fleet of fighter aircraft to meet global security requirements. In an analysis report obtained by FlightGlobal, the USAF projects it ...

To date, Lockheed Martin has sold more than 1,100 F-35s around the world, making it among the most successful combat aircraft programs of the post-Cold War era. Months after multiple NATO members ...