The F-35 was the product of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program, which was the merger of various combat aircraft programs from the 1980s and 1990s. One progenitor program was the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Advanced Short Take-Off/Vertical Landing (ASTOVL) which ran from 1983 to 1994; ASTOVL aimed to develop a Harrier jump jet replacement for the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) and the UK Royal Navy. Under one of ASTOVL's classified programs, the Supersonic STOVL Fighter ... UK F-35 Jet Stranded In Kerala: On June 14, 2025, a Royal Navy F-35B Lightning II fighter jet made an emergency landing at Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram International Airport after encountering adverse weather and a low-fuel situation. The diversion, coordinated with Indian Air Force officials ... The F-35 strengthens national security, enhances global partnerships and powers economic growth. It is the most lethal, survivable and connected fighter aircraft in the world, giving pilots an advantage against any adversary and enabling them to execute their mission and come home safe. As adversaries advance and legacy aircraft age, the F-35 is critical to maintaining air dominance for decades to come. The F-35 team is delivering integrated sustainment capabilities to ensure the F-35 is ... How F-35 fighter jets will be a game-changer for India's defence system: Check its cost, special features Developed by Lockheed Martin for the United States and its allies, the F-35 Lightning II ...
