Latest "F-35A" stories

The US Air Force sent F-35s to defend NATO. Here’s what it learned.

NATO’s eastern flank has become an ideal proving ground for America’s most advanced fighter jet.

By Rachel S. Cohen

6 months ago

Pilot program for F-35 maintainers ends with little fanfare

“Ultimately, the [Lightning Technician Program] concept did not meet the needs of the Air Force enterprise,” the service said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

10 months ago

Air Force F-35 fighter jet crashes in Utah; pilot safely ejects

Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is investigating the mishap that destroyed the advanced fighter jet on Wednesday.

By Rachel S. Cohen

12 months ago

All US Air Force F-35s are flying again after ejection seat checks

Service technicians inspected 706 cartridges from 349 F-35s, as well as additional supplies of spare cartridges.

By Stephen Losey

14 months ago

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

14 months ago

Air Force grounds F-35As as ejection seat issue threatens fighter jets worldwide

Air Combat Command aims to finish checking its F-35As for faulty ejection seats by mid-October.

By Rachel S. Cohen

14 months ago