5th Gen Capabilities

Unrivaled Capabilities

The F-35 delivers an unrivaled advantage for our pilots, nation, and global partners. A decisive differentiator in near-peer warfare, the F-35 is the most advanced node in the networked 21st Century Security operational vision.

Enabling Joint All Domain Operations

Sensor Fusion Connects Systems
Multirole Capabilities
Unmatched Data Sharing

Delivering Unmatched
Cost-Per-Effect

Lowest Total Cost to Achieve Mission Result
Allied Partnerships Further Reduce Costs

Evolving for
Tomorrow’s Threats

Enhanced Electronic Warfare
Manned-unmanned Teaming

Advanced Sensors

5th Gen Weapons Capability,
including JASSM and LRASM

F-35 Capabilities: Stealth

F-35 Capabilities: Sensor Fusion

F-35 Capabilities: Multirole Fighter

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F-35: The World's Most Advanced Fighter

The F-35 provides unmatched 5th Generation capabilities for the U.S. and allies around the globe.

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Made to Evade: The F-35's Unrivaled Stealth

Stealth doesn’t make the F-35 invisible, but it does greatly complicate an adversary’s ability to find and target the jet.

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F-35: The Most Advanced Node in the 21st Century Warfare

In the highly-contested 21st century battlespace, success is determined by the ability to securely connect and share information across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

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