In June 2025, Operation Midnight Hammer dealt a major blow to Iran’s nuclear program, and newly released details show that F-35 fighters dismantled Iran’s air defenses in minutes, quietly deciding the ...
The F-35’s multirole design prevents it from excelling at close air support—yet the fighter jet is well-suited to missions in contested airspace, which competitors like the A-10 Warthog are not.
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 ...