Most people think modern air combat is still decided in a dogfight.
It isn’t.
The F-35 Lightning II was never designed to win by out-turning or out-climbing an enemy. It was built to win before the first shot is ever fired—using information, positioning, and decision advantage to shape the fight long before weapons come into play.
In this video, we break down how the F-35 changes air combat at a fundamental level. From advanced sensor fusion and stealth that buys time, to networked warfare that turns the jet into a quarterback for the entire battlespace, the F-35 represents a shift away from raw performance and toward information dominance.
You’ll learn:
- Why stealth is about time, not invisibility
- How sensor fusion gives pilots a single, clear picture of the battlefield
- What “first look, first shot, first kill” actually means in practice
- How the F-35 shares targeting data with ships, fighters, and ground units
- Why modern air combat is increasingly a mental and psychological fight
We’ll also address common misconceptions about the F-35’s maneuverability, cost, and role in future conflicts—and explain why critics often miss what the aircraft was actually designed to do.
If you’re interested in military aviation, modern warfare, stealth aircraft, or how technology is reshaping combat, this video will change how you think about airpower.