How the F-35's automated departure resistance system prevents spins for pilots in combat maneuvers

A closer look at the Air Force's 'spin proof' fifth-generation fighter.
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The F-35 Lightning II from concept to cockpit edited by Jeffrey W. Hamstra, Lockheed Martin Corporation

Purchased with funds from the S. Dillon Ripley Endowment. Foreword / Capt. Charles Thomas (Tom) Burbage -- Preface / Jeffrey W. Hamstra -- Chapter 1. F-35 program history : from JAST to IOC / Arthur E ...
The Aviationist

F-35 Conducts B61-12 Stockpile Flight Tests

The F-35 Lightning II was used in August 2025 to successfully evaluate three B61-12 test assets during a multi-day test campaign. Sandia National Laboratories and the National Nuclear Security ...
The National Interest

America’s F-35 Lightning II Fighter Jet Now Comes with AI Integration

The F-35’s AI is not equipped to operate the plane’s weapons systems, or to make other important decisions that must be left up to the pilot. As part of “Project Overwatch,” Lockheed Martin has tested ...
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Navy Awards Lockheed $133M Contract Modification for F-35 Flight Test Support

Lockheed Martin has received a U.S. Navy contract modification valued at $132.9 million to continue providing flight test support for the F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft. Recent Navy contract ...
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The 6 most significant system differences between the F-22 Raptor & F-35 Lightning II

The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II are the USAF's two fifth-generation fighter jets that are designed to perform complementary but different roles. Whereas the F-22 is a dedicated ...