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F-35B
July 26, 2019
South Korea Moves Toward Medium-Sized Aircraft Carriers: Why?
By Robert Farley
What’s driving Seoul to include carriers in its naval expansion plans?
April 10, 2019
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.
April 03, 2019
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.
April 01, 2019
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.
February 14, 2019
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?
February 14, 2019
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.
January 24, 2019
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.
December 27, 2018
Flashpoints and Arms Races to Watch in 2019
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Will 2019 see an increased chance for military confrontation in Asia?
December 19, 2018
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.
December 19, 2018
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.
October 03, 2018
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.
September 29, 2018
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.