The F-35 fighter is the most advanced tactical aircraft currently in production anywhere. Its low-observable (“stealth”) features give the plane a radar signature similar to that of a steel golf ball, ...

In 2024, every single one of the 110 fighters delivered by Lockheed was delivered late. The F-35 Lightning II’s latest modernization package is now delayed by at least two years. According to a report ...

Key Points and Summary - Block 4 and Tech Refresh 3 are critical upgrades meant to keep the F-35 relevant for decades. -Even with delays, the software drop matters because each release builds on the ...

There’s a complex debate surrounding the future of the F-35’s engine, Pratt & Whitney’s F135. To maintain air dominance, the entire F-35 platform undergoes ...

The new APG-85 radar will replace the older APG-81 on the upcoming Block 4 fighters. Last year, the U.S. Air Force’s unfunded wish list for Fiscal Year 2023 mentioned the procurement of seven F-35A in ...

Key Points and Summary - After a bruising decade, the F-35 is poised for a meaningful leap. Block 4—enabled by the TR-3 hardware/software refresh—adds heavier compute, sharper sensors, a wider weapons ...

NASHUA, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BAE Systems has received $491 million in contracts from Lockheed Martin to produce state-of-the-art Block 4 electronic warfare (EW) systems for future Lot 17 F-35 ...

Have you ever wondered why decades-old military aircraft are still in operation today, at times performing their duties above and beyond expectations? The answer is simple: constant upgrades. We ...

BAE Systems has secured a contract to produce the Block 4 electronic warfare (EW) systems for the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter. The new Block 4 capabilities will be part of the fighter’s Lot 17 ...