In this report, the Congressional Budget Ofice analyzes the recent availability, use, and operating and support costs of stealthy F-35 fighter aircraft. Programwide operating and support costs exceeded $5 …

This report provides a 10-year tactical fighter aircraft force structure, recapitalization, training and sustainment plan for the active and reserve components of the United States Air Force (USAF). This …

The Department of Defense (DOD) is currently fielding and modernizing the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, a family of fifth-generation strike fighter aircraft that integrates low-observable (stealth) technology with …

The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF), also called the Lightning II, is a strike fighter airplane being procured in different versions for the Air Force, Marine Corps, and Navy.

In February 2024, DOT&E published a classified F-35 combined IOT&E and LFT&E report, supporting the Milestone C Defense Acquisition Board review in March.

The Air National Guard fighter fleet continues to deteriorate and requires modernization and recapitalization with new equipment to effectively support and meet the readiness and lethality …

Its 5th Generation capabilities make the F-35 the most survivable and connected fighter aircraft in the world, giving pilots an advantage against any adversary and enabling them to execute their mission …