Lightning II An F-35A Lightning II aircraft returns to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 16, 2019. In the future, defense contractors involved in the development of systems like the F-35 will need to show their company’s cybersecurity programs meet Defense Department standards. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (0.46 MB) Photo By: Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Williams VIRIN: 191116-F-HZ625-0009C.JPG Photo Gallery