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F-35B
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.
US Navy to Expand Fleet of Largest-Ever Amphibious Assault Ships
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Last month, the US Navy awarded a contract for the construction of a third large-deck amphibious assault warship.
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.
Finally! U.S. Marine Corps Declares F-35B Operational
By Franz-Stefan Gady
However, the plane's development is not complete just yet.
US Navy Builds Largest-Ever Amphibious Assault Ship for F-35 Fighters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The America-class will be the size of other countries' aircraft carriers.
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.
LHD and F-35B: The Debate Opens Up
By Steve George
Should Australia's Canberra-class Landing Helicopter Dock be used to operate the F-35B?
Why Singapore Wants the F-35
By Carl Thayer
Singapore is studying the F-35B Lightning as part of its larger effort to gain air dominance in its neighborhood.
Singapore and the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter
Indications are that Singapore may go ahead with the purchase of the JSF. That would be a game-changer for its operational capabilities.
Why is the Global Times Celebrating India’s Aircraft Carrier?
Plus, India lands a C-130J Super Hercules near its China border. Thursday defense links.
Is Any Ship Not an Aircraft Carrier Anymore?
“By the terms that Americans judge other nations’ warships, the U.S. Navy operates 19 aircraft carriers.”
America's F-35: Cleared for Action
While the America’s 5th generation fighter has been cleared to soar, could another problem be emerging?