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F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
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.
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.’
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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