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F-35B
Sizing Up South Korea’s Coming Aircraft Carriers
By Robert Farley
The development will undoubtedly have an effect on naval planning in Northeast Asia.
Why Did South Korea Decide to Build Aircraft Carriers?
By Robert Farley
The ships will form the core of a well-balanced fleet.
The Burned Bonhomme Richard: Lasting Damage for the US Navy
By Robert Farley
The burning of Bonhomme Richard is a nightmare that will continue to torture the U.S. Navy for a good long while.
US Orders 78 New F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Lockheed Martin was awarded $4.7 billion to build 78 new F-35 fifth-generation combat aircraft.
Explaining Singapore’s Interest in the F-35B
By Robert Farley
How significant will the addition of the F-35B to the Republic of Singapore Air Force's inventory be?
US State Department Approves F-35B Sale to Singapore
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Singapore is slated to procure 12 new F-35B Joint Strike Fighters for its air force.
US Navy’s Newest F-35B-Carrying Amphibious Assault Ship Is Heading to Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The USS America recently arrived at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii en route to its new homeport of Sasebo in Japan.
Australia’s Largest Warships Achieve Final Operational Capability
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Royal Australian Navy’s two Canberra-class landing helicopter dock ships have achieved final operational capability.
Japan Will Get F-35Bs on a Flattop With US Cooperation. Will South Korea Follow?
By Robert Farley
It remains to be seen whether South Korea will benefit from the same kind of cooperation.
US Defense Contractor to Build Upgrade Facility for F-35 Stealth Fighters in Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
U.S. defense firm Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract to build a F-35 maintenance repair and upgrade facility in Japan.
Delivery of US Navy’s F-35B-Carrying Amphibious Assault Ship Delayed
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy has reportedly pushed back the commissioning date of the warship to late 2019 or early 2020.
US Navy’s New F-35B-Carrying Warship Completes Builder’s Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The second America-class amphibious assault ship completed builder’s trials earlier this month.
South Korea Moves Toward Medium-Sized Aircraft Carriers: Why?
By Robert Farley
What’s driving Seoul to include carriers in its naval expansion plans?
Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A Fighter Has Gone Missing Over Pacific Ocean
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s remaining fleet of 12 F-35As will remain grounded for the time being, according to the Japanese defense minister.
US Navy F-35B-Carrying Amphibious Assault Ship Arrives in the Philippines
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The USS Wasp, carrying at least 10 F-35Bs, is participating in a joint military exercise with Australia and the Philippines.
Japan Air Self Defense Force Stands Up First F-35A Lightning II Fighter Squadron
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan stood up its first operational F-35A fighter squadron, the 302nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, on March 29.
The F-35B and Australia’s Canberra-class: Still a Chance?
By Robert Farley
Does the F-35B still have a fighting chance to make it onto Australia’s Canberra-class warships?
F-35B Stealth Fighters Drop Smart Bombs Over Philippine and East China Seas in Drill
By Franz-Stefan Gady
In a first, U.S. F-35Bs dropped guided bombs on practice targets during a military exercise at sea in Asia this week.
Japan Mulls Ceasing In-Country Assembly of F-35 Fighter Jets
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Tokyo is reviewing ceasing indigenous production of the F-35A to save costs.
Flashpoints and Arms Races to Watch in 2019
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Will 2019 see an increased chance for military confrontation in Asia?
Are 105 Extra F-35s the Best Option for Japan's Military?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The F-35 has always been seen as just an interim solution by Japanese defense planners as the aircraft cannot fulfill crucial operational requirements of the JASDF.
Japan Set to Become World’s Second Largest Operator of F-35 Stealth Fighters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s cabinet has voted to buy over 100 extra F-35 stealth fighter jets.
F-35A Stealth Fighter Jet Price Dips Below $90 Million For First Time
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Department of Defense and Lockheed Martin have finalized a new contract for the 11th batch of F-35s.
F-35B Stealth Fighter Bombs Ground Target in Afghanistan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The F-35B has conducted its first close air support strike in Afghanistan on September 27.
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