Is the F-35 Lightning II Facing Budget Cuts? The Future of America’s Stealth FighterThe F-35 Lightning II is the most advanced fifth-generation stealth fighter in the world, but could its biggest threat come from Washington, not the battlefield? With the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) scrutinizing Pentagon spending, the $2 trillion F-35 program is now under the microscope. Could budget cuts and audits put the future of America’s most expensive fighter jet at risk?In this video, we break down:✅ The history of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program✅ Why the F-35 costs so much and where the money is going✅ Recent challenges, including engine cooling issues and Technology Refresh 3 (TR-3) delays✅ How budget constraints could impact future F-35 production✅ The global impact—who’s buying fewer F-35s and which countries are doubling down✅ What this means for the future of U.S. air power, including NGAD and drone warfareThe F-35 is the most produced fifth-gen fighter in history, but is it “too big to fail,” or will it become another victim of defense budget cuts? Stay tuned as we explore whether the Lightning II can weather the storm or if its greatest battle is yet to come.F-35 Engine Upgrade Video: • Why the F-35 needs an engine upgrade Sixth Generation Playlist – includes B-21, NGAD, and J-36 • 6th Generation F-35 Playlist – when you want to take a deep dive about the Lightning: • F-35 Lightning