An elite U.S. Navy test and evaluation squadron, the VX-9 “Vampires” based out of NAWS China Lake, are now flying the U.S.

A former Royal Navy engineer is suing the Ministry of Defence over claims his hearing was damaged by an F-35 fighter jet that ...

Operating F-35 jets from a carrier in the North Sea is a demanding task. This video shows how HMS Queen Elizabeth supports ...

As combat drones continue to move from the laboratory to the battlefield, the US Navy is exploring how to use a digitally simulated F-35 Lightning II aircraft to develop new tactics to go with the new ...

The U.S. Navy is acquiring and undisclosed number of BriteCloud Active Expendable Decoys specifically for the F-35 Lightning II. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has awarded Leonardo UK a ...

These autonomous unmanned systems, operating with artificial intelligence, can be used as "loyal wingmen" by aviators.

The reign of the Lightning II.

The Navy completed a demonstration of its manned-unmanned teaming capabilities to further the development of its ...

An F-35 Lightning II is shown operating alongside Collaborative Combat Aircraft in a conceptual graphic illustrating their integration. (U.S. Navy graphic) Navy pilots have successfully completed ...

Lockheed Martin's F-35 production ramped up in 2025. Find out how many jets were delivered.