With small control surfaces and no thrust vectoring, the F-35 cannot change direction rapidly in close-range engagements.

Key Points and Summary: In a hypothetical dogfight, the Northrop YF-23 “Black Widow II” would likely defeat the F-35 ...

Mansfield's Gamma Aerospace manufactures certain parts for Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II, and Thursday hosted local ...

Lockheed Martin's F-35A's 25mm Gatling gun impresses in its first aerial fire tests. However, the multipurpose machine gun is not yet ready for testing in production F-35As.

Lockheed Martin sold the (idea of the buying the) F-35 Lightning II to the U.S. Air Force as a stealth fighter jet costing just $35 million a copy. In fact, says the GAO, Lockheed Martin has been ...

"For nearly 30 years, Romania and Lockheed Martin have been defense and security partners," said Bridget Lauderdale, vice president and general manager, F-35 Lightning II Program, Lockheed Martin.

Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) delivered its 66th F-35 aircraft of the year on Dec. 15, meeting its joint government and industry delivery target goal.

The F-35 will be piloted by Major Justin “Fuego” Miller. He will have to accelerate to climb speed (400 knots, or 460 mph), pull the plane straight up into the sky, make a high-G turn at 8,000 ...

With the US announcing a review of its policy on releasing fifth-generation fighters and undersea systems to India, Delhi could soon acquire the F-35 Lightning II joint strike aircraft. Lockheed ...

Summary and Key Points: Greece has formalized its acquisition of 20 F-35 Lightning II aircraft from Lockheed Martin for $3.47 billion, with an option for 20 more.

Image source: Lockheed Martin. Lockheed Martin (LMT 2.39%) sold the (idea of the buying the) F-35 Lightning II to the U.S. Air Force as a stealth fighter jet costing just $35 million a copy.