Lockheed Martin’s F35 Lightning II, also commonly known as the Joint Strike Fighter, is about to undergo a largely classified facelift that promises to turn the technologically advanced aircraft into a far more capable fighter.

New upgrades include 17 new weapon systems, powerful new radar, expanded electronic warfare capabilities, powerful propulsion upgrades, and more — much of which remains tucked nearly behind the veil of mountains of classified funding.

Here's what we know.

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L3 Harris: https://www.l3harris.com/sites/defaul...
Block 15: https://aviationweek.com/defensespac...
EW Receivers: https://www.militaryaerospace.com/com...
AN/APG85: https://news.northropgrumman.com/news...
Radar: https://aviationweek.com/defensespac...
Pratt & Whitney: https://www.popularmechanics.com/mili...
XA100: https://www.sandboxx.us/blog/theair...
Chaff: https://aviationweek.com/defense/docu...