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F-35 Joint Strike Fighter

US Now Has 16 F-35B Stealth Fighters in Japan to Counter North Korea

US Now Has 16 F-35B Stealth Fighters in Japan to Counter North Korea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Marine Corps finished deploying a squadron of F-35Bs last week.

Japan: US Marine Corps F-35B Fighter Jets Gearing up for Combat

Japan: US Marine Corps F-35B Fighter Jets Gearing up for Combat

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Marine Corps’ first overseas-deployed F-35B stealth fighter squadron is preparing for ‘real-world scenarios.’
US Deploys 1st F-35B Squadron to Japan

US Deploys 1st F-35B Squadron to Japan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
This constitutes the first overseas deployment of the F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter.

Next Stop Syria? US Air Force Declares F-35A Combat Ready

Next Stop Syria? US Air Force Declares F-35A Combat Ready

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The aircraft recently also completed its first air-to-air kill test.

F-35 Drops 1000 Pound Bomb

F-35 Drops 1000 Pound Bomb

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s variant of the F-35 successfully launched the Joint Standoff Weapon during recent trials.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

F-35 Too Expensive: US Air Force Might Buy 72 New F-15 or F-16 Fighter Jets

F-35 Too Expensive: US Air Force Might Buy 72 New F-15 or F-16 Fighter Jets

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Air Force is contemplating adding 72 F-15, F-16 or even F-18 fighter aircraft due to low F-35 production rates.

Russia Might Be Working on New ‘F-35 Killer’ Drone

Russia Might Be Working on New ‘F-35 Killer’ Drone

By Franz-Stefan Gady
An aircraft model at the MAKS airshow near Moscow might provide some clues on future Russian UAV programs.
Finally! U.S. Marine Corps Declares F-35B Operational

Finally! U.S. Marine Corps Declares F-35B Operational

By Franz-Stefan Gady
However, the plane's development is not complete just yet.

F-35 Loses Dogfight to Fighter Jet From the 1980s

F-35 Loses Dogfight to Fighter Jet From the 1980s

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new report alleges that an F-35A was defeated by the very aircraft it is meant to replace.

Should the US Deploy New Tactical Nukes?

Should the US Deploy New Tactical Nukes?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Yes, if U.S. nuclear strategists follow the advice of a new think tank study.

Will F-35 Pilots Command a Swarm of Drones in Flight?

Will F-35 Pilots Command a Swarm of Drones in Flight?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Air Force's chief scientist thinks so.
Oops: US Close-Air Support Bomb Doesn't Fit on the F-35

Oops: US Close-Air Support Bomb Doesn't Fit on the F-35

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Plus, the F-35 won't receive the necessary software for full close-air support until 2022.

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