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The South Korean and U.S. air forces kicked off a five-day combined air exercise, Monday, amid growing concerns of North Korea conducting its seventh nuclear test soon. According to the South Korean military, Vigilant Storm, which will run through Friday, is aimed at enhancing the operational and tactical capabilities of combined air operations and bolstering the allies combined defense posture. The exercise involves around 240 aircraft and thousands of service members from the U.S. Marine Corps...

Although the F-35 is the most advanced fighter jet in the world, it is the eighth reported crash of the aircraft since the fifth-generation plane entered the service in 2015. 

Pyongyang’s latest spate of shelling violates an inter-Korean accord that is the last remaining security device to prevent accidental armed clashes along the border.

The US-made stealth jet F-35 encounters severe maintenance problems keeping them in the air long enough before breaking down.

Swedish fighter-jet maker Saab is accusing Ottawa of not following the rules when it comes to its plan ...

Deliveries of F-35A will start in 2027 and continue until 2030, says Swiss government - Anadolu Agency

The cost of the most common variant, the F-35A, has steadily come down for more than a decade and now is below $80 million a unit.

"If you don't do all the little things right," Col. David Berkland said this month, "you are going to pay for it when it's 50 below and dark out."

The Royal Thai Army is bent on acquiring the state-of-the-art U.S. stealth fighter. But is it worth the cost?

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has asked its United States counterpart to send experts to provide knowhow on how to operate fighter jets pending US Congressional approval of the sale of F-35As, says RTAF commander ACM Napadej Dhupatemiya.