Key Points and Summary - The F-35 Lightning II is a "revolutionary" stealth fighter and a massive global success, with 19 nations ordering it. Its strength lies in advanced sensor fusion, which allows ...

The F-35’s multirole design prevents it from excelling at close air support—yet the fighter jet is well-suited to missions in contested airspace, which competitors like the A-10 Warthog are not.

Despite the high cost per aircraft, US allies and partners continue to choose the F-35 Lightning II due to its unparalleled capabilities. The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin came to a final agreement ...