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The Sukhoi Su-57 Felon has a radar cross-section 1,000 times that of the F-35 — Sukhoi’s own patent admits this flaw

Russia’s Sukhoi Su-57 Felon is widely considered the worst-performing stealth fighter. Sukhoi’s own patent describes the Su-57 having a frontal radar cross-section of 0.1 to 1 m². That is comparable ...

F-35 fighter jet and MQ-20 Avenger showcase future of airpower

The US military and contractors tested an advanced manned-unmanned collaboration with an MQ-20 Avenger and an F-35 Lightning ...
The Aviationist

Multiyear Contracts Proposed for F-15EX and F-35 in Draft 2027 NDAA

Lawmakers are introducing provisions to authorize multiyear contracts to buy the F-15EX Eagle II and the F-35 Lightning II, allowing cost savings and shorter delivery timelines. The draft 2027 ...
The Aviationist on MSN

F-35 Lightning II Takes Control of MQ-20 Avenger During Autonomy Testing

An F-35 Lightning II pilot sent tactical autonomy commands via a tablet to the MQ-20 Avenger as part of a recent Manned-Unmanned Teaming demonstration. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems announced ...
Defense One

F-35, F-15 may take A-10’s combat-search-and-rescue role: USAF chief

F-15 Eagles and F-35 Lightning II fighters may take on future combat search and rescue missions, as the Air Force aims to ...