With the F-35 Lightning II, the Pentagon wanted to standardize its stealth fighter jet fleet across the armed services—in principle cutting costs. In practice, this has not worked out.

In a significant move toward human-machine integration, the US Department of the Air Force (DAF) has initiated ground testing ...

Why would the military consider expanding its commitment by investing in the fantastical sixth-generation fighter jets until it can resolve the issues with the fifth-generation ones?

The photos show two VX-9 F-35Cs with the mirror-like coating during testing at Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu in 2022.