This is the latest in a series of delays for the Lockheed Martin-made fighter, causing modernization efforts to slip further behind.

Anchorage, Alaska: A United States Air Force F-35 fighter jet crashed at Eielson Air Force Base near Fairbanks, Alaska, on ...

He has often pointed to the role. Despite Musk's assertions, the F-35 program has its defenders. Proponents highlight the jet's performance in real-world combat, citing its use by Israel's F-35I ...

Lockheed notes that it recently approved the F-35 to fly with a mix ... turbine fuels meets the strict performance and reliability standards required for the F-35’s complex, high-demand missions”.