- February 6th, 2026
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is the newest fifth-generation fighter fielded by the United States and its allies, yet on paper it looks oddly unimpressive when judged by one of the most intuitive measures of air combat performance: speed....
In recent years, the Indo-Pacific region has witnessed an intense rivalry between the United States and China in expanding their advanced fighter jet capabilities. While the United States and its allies have steadily increased their fleet of F-35 Lightning II...