Latest "F-35A" stories

Maj. Kristen Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team commander with the 388th Fighter Wing, flies over the crowd during the Warriors Over the Wasatch Air and Space Show at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 25, 2022. (Senior Airman Erica Webster/Air Force)

Here’s what we know about F-35 ejection seat woes so far

Military officials won’t answer whether they’ve found the problem on any planes.

By Rachel S. Cohen and Stephen Losey

8 months ago

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Anthony Farnsworth of the 419th Operations Support Squadron adjusts an F-35 helmet during an optical fit training at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, on July 10, 2021. Each helmet is inspected every 105 days and has a 120-day fit check to ensure its functionality and safety. (Senior Airman Erica Webster/Air Force)

F-35 helmets that fix ‘green glow’ are on their way — but not to the Air Force

Aviators first reported green glow was an issue on the F-35 in 2012.

By Rachel S. Cohen

16 months ago

The Air Force is fighting in-flight physiological issues but can’t end them, Pentagon watchdog says

“All occupations have some hazards that cannot be eliminated.”

By Rachel S. Cohen

19 months ago

Purchases of American weapons drive Japan’s defense spending hike

Fears of North Korea and Chinese aggression drive Tokyo even closer to Washington.

4 years ago

Investigators report US military training range woes across Indo-Pacific region

A Defense Department Inspector General report this week warns that some ranges aren't equipped to train pilots for the future fight.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

4 years ago

Hill Air Force Base launches record number of F-35s

Officials say the Hill Air Force Base recently launched a record number of F-35 fighter jets to demonstrate military capabilities.

4 years ago