Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II

The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is an American family of single-seat, single-engine, stealth multirole combat aircraft designed for air superiority and strike missions; it also has electronic warfare and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities. Lockheed Martin is the prime F-35 contractor with principal partners Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems. The aircraft has three main variants: the conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) F-35A, the short take-off and vertical-landing (STOVL) F-35B, and the carrier-based (CV/CATOBAR) F-35C.
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Pentagon insider hints at gaps in US nuclear defense against major rivals

Pentagon insider hints at gaps in US nuclear defense against major rivals

Top defense official points out weak spots in US nuclear strategy facing Russia and China. Recent global shifts push Pentagon to re-think its approach to nuclear deterrence and modernization

Politics, Science • November 22 2024 , 08:02 PM  •  353 views
New US missile delivery raises questions about Pacific defense strategy

New US missile delivery raises questions about Pacific defense strategy

Northrop Grumman delivers its first Stand-in Attack Weapon to US Air Force‚ designed for close-range air defense missions. However technical limitations might affect its use in Pacific region operations

Business, Politics, Science • November 21 2024 , 05:16 PM  •  48 views
British fighter jet production faces uncertain future as RAF eyes US planes

British fighter jet production faces uncertain future as RAF eyes US planes

UKʼs last Typhoon fighter jet assembly line goes quiet after finishing Qatarʼs order. Defense officials consider buying American F-35s while union leaders warn about risks to British aviation industry

Business, Politics • November 14 2024 , 12:10 PM  •  262 views
Chinese navy shows off new carrier jets in unprecedented drill

Chinese navy shows off new carrier jets in unprecedented drill

Chinese carriers Liaoning and Shandong joined forces for first-time operations with next-gen aircraft. New fighter jets signal major shift in Beijingʼs naval capabilities as third carrier prepares to join fleet

Politics, Science • November 12 2024 , 10:21 PM  •  456 views
Navy's biggest ship might get robot wingmen: Here's what we know

Navy's biggest ship might get robot wingmen: Here's what we know

British carrier HMS Prince of Wales plans Indo-Pacific mission next year with limited jet fighters. Military experts suggest adding smart-drones to boost ships power while saving money

Business, Politics, Science • November 9 2024 , 10:20 AM  •  440 views
Iran hints at nuclear weapons plan as middle east situation heats up

Iran hints at nuclear weapons plan as middle east situation heats up

Senior Iranian official states country can make nuclear weapons despite current religious ban. Recent military exchanges with Israel and damaged defense systems create new reality in middle-east relations

Politics • November 4 2024 , 04:09 PM  •  13 views