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Japan’s ‘Cruiser’ Becomes a Carrier as US F-35s Take Off

Despite the cruiser designation, the JS Kaga can serve as a light aircraft carrier. Last month, US Marine Corps F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jets operated from Japan’s largest carrier. Four F-35B ...
The Aviationist

First F-35B Transported by CH-53K to MCAS Beaufort to be Retired as Static Display

Airframe BF-01 performed the F-35’s first vertical landing on Mar. 18, 2010, and the first vertical takeoff on May 10, 2013, at NAS Patuxent River. The first F-35B Lightning II STOVL (Short Take-Off ...
The Aviationist

Japan Starts F-35B Training Flights

As deliveries continue, the JASDF has now started training operations with the F-35B Lightning II at Nyutabaru Air Base. The JASDF (Japan Air-Self Defense Force) officially began its training ...
The National Interest

The Pentagon Is Set to Spend $24 Billion on 296 More F-35 Fighters

Despite the high cost per aircraft, US allies and partners continue to choose the F-35 Lightning II due to its unparalleled capabilities. The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin came to a final agreement ...