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.

However, that alone wouldn't even come close to helping the F-35 optimally engage in short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL). Luckily, there are more components hidden within the F-35 ...

Lockheed Martin's CEO, James Taiclet, said he wants to improve the F-35 so it can match 80% of sixth-generation aircraft capabilities.JOHN THYS / AFP via Getty Images James Taiclet hopes to ...

Lockheed Martin Corporation LMT recently clinched a modification contract involving the F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft program. The award has been provided by the Naval Air Systems Command ...