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The F-35 has 'beast mode' that quadruples its weapons load — and most people have never heard of it

The F-35 Lightning II is best known for stealth, internal weapons storage, and sensor fusion. It also has a Beast Mode. In ...
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F-35 Delays Force Pentagon's Pivot: F-47 Stealth Fighter and AI Wingmen Take Center Stage

In May 2026, the U.S. defense landscape is undergoing a critical shift: the F-35 Lightning II, once the cornerstone of American air superiority, is grappling with severe Block 4 upgrade delays that ...