The F-35’s “45% higher cost” claim is partly true—but depends on how you compare data, and may stem from misinterpreted ...

With US defense spending set to exceed $1T in 2026, few programs reflect that scale better than Lockheed Martin's F-35 ...

The F-35’s AI is not equipped to operate the plane’s weapons systems, or to make other important decisions that must be left up to the pilot. As part of “Project Overwatch,” Lockheed Martin has tested ...

Lockheed Martin has conducted the first demonstration of tactical artificial intelligence for combat identification on an F-35, with the capability resolving emitter ambiguities and enabling rapid ...

The F-35 has been tested with a new artificial intelligence-enhanced Combat Identification capability to help pilots quickly identify unknown emitters detected by its sensors. Lockheed Martin has ...

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 ...

For many, the pricetag of the F-35 has been its Achilles heel. With the program's total cost now at a baffling $1.7 trillion, the Lightning II easily cleared the bar to become the most expensive ...

An F-35A Lightning II takes off for a mission from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 24, 2025. (Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders/U.S. Air Force) Lockheed Martin successfully tested the ability of ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The United States F-35 fighter program recently hit significant milestones in both the number of aircraft delivered and ...