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F-35 Joint Strike Fighter

US Now Has 16 F-35B Stealth Fighters in Japan to Counter North Korea
November 21, 2017

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
April 19, 2017

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
January 19, 2017

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
August 03, 2016

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
April 05, 2016

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.

F-35 Too Expensive: US Air Force Might Buy 72 New F-15 or F-16 Fighter Jets
November 21, 2015

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
September 01, 2015

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
August 04, 2015

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
July 01, 2015

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?
June 23, 2015

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?
May 21, 2015

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
March 14, 2015

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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