A shortfall of spare parts has contributed to terrible readiness rates among US F-35 fleets—and even led some service branches to cannibalize certain aircraft to keep others flying.

Record deliveries made 2025 a landmark year for the F-35, but low capability rates still challenge the world’s most advanced ...

Two recent Pentagon reports illustrate the myriad deficiencies of Lockheed Martin’s F-35 program—but the company has never faced real consequences for it. America’s defense establishment has many ...

The F-35 Lightning II is one of the most advanced fighter jets ever to soar through the unfriendly skies, and it's jam-packed with weapon systems. In fact, the F-35 is the first stealth fighter the ...

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 ...