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‘Franken-Lightning’ Built From Two Damaged F-35s Returns to Operational Fleet
After a lengthy restoration started with a feasibility study in 2020, the F-35 AF-5269 was sent to Lockheed Martin for final certifications before ...
Why Is The F-35 Fighter Jet Called The Lightning II?
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 ...
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Marine Corps Updates F-35 Procurement, Transition Plan
According to the 2025 Marine Corps Aviation Plan released Feb. 3, the Corps plans to procure a total 280 F-35Bs and 140 ...
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F-35 production still marred by quality woes, Pentagon test office says
(Tribune News Service) — Lockheed Martin Corp. is still delivering F-35 fighter jet aircraft with quality defects after 13 ...
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Poland begins transition to F-35 with start of flight training at US base
After accepting its first two stealth fighters from Lockheed Martin in December, Poland has begun training its initial cohort ...