This volume, the first publication dedicated to the F-35 weapons system, not only celebrates technology but is a tribute to Italian ingenuity and the professionalism of those who fly and operate towards the future.

The F-35 Lightning II weapons system represents the dawn of a new era for the Italian Air Force.
The volume, born from the collaboration between Edizioni Rivista Aeronautica and Giunti Editore, aims to tell not only the genesis and evolution of a 5th generation aircraft but also the profound cultural and operational transformation it has triggered in our Armed Force and in Defence.

In an increasingly complex and fluid geopolitical landscape, air superiority and the ability to manage information in real time have become essential conditions for national and international security. The F-35, with its stealth technology and extraordinary sensor fusion capability, represents an extraordinary “force multiplier” that allows us to operate in multi-domain environments with unprecedented situational awareness.

By leafing through these pages, the reader will be able to grasp the essence of an Armed Force that, while proud of its glorious traditions, continues to look “beyond the horizon,” towards new frontiers of innovation and always at the service of the country.