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Why Japan is retiring F-18 Hornets in favor of F-35 fighters

Japan is moving away from its aging F-18 Hornets as F-35 stealth fighter jets take their place. The transition marks a major leap from fourth-generation airframes to fifth-generation capabilities ...

Why Does Top Gun Feature F-18 Super Hornets Instead Of F-35 Lightning IIs?

The selection of F/A-18 Super Hornets by Top Gun is based on special film needs and real-world flying considerations - but ...

Here’s How Much The Cost To Produce F-35 Jets Has Increased In The Last 3 Years

Why F-35 production costs have skyrocketed in recent years.
The Aviationist

JPO and Lockheed Martin Finalize F-35 Contract for Lots 18 and 19

Lockheed Martin will build up to 296 F-35s as part of Lots 18 and 19, with first deliveries in 2026. Lockheed Martin and the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) announced they reached a final agreement ...
Forbes

Nearly 300 More F-35 Lightning IIs To Arrive With Lots 18 And 19

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Suciu covers trends in the world of aerospace and defense. To date, Lockheed Martin has delivered more than 1,200 F-35 ...