Iran Hits $100-Million F-35 Lightning II: 1st Strike On ‘Invincible Core’ Of US Air Power Explained
Last Updated:March 20, 2026, 2:24 PM IST The F-35 is the “backbone” of US and allied air power, costing over $100 million per unit. Why the first strike on a crewed Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II matters, explained A strike on the US F-35 Lightning II matters because it challenges the long-held assumption that fifth-generation…