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A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 conducts a low pass next to the Japanese Ship Izumo off the coast of Japan, Oct. 3, 2021. U.S. Marines and Sailors embarked aboard the Japanese Ship Izumo in support of the first ever F-35B Lightning II operations aboard a Japanese vessel. The U.S. and Japan continue to work closely together to broaden their operational capabilities, support the Treaty of mutual Cooperation and Security, and maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Harmon)

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The Japanese Aircraft Carrier Kaga Was Sunk by U.S. Dive Bombers at Midway — Now Its Namesake Carries American F-35s

Japan’s modified Izumo-class destroyers JS Kaga and JS Izumo are now operating as light aircraft carriers for the U.S.-built F-35B Lightning II — Tokyo’s...

Steve Balestrieri3 days ago

A U.S. Marine conducts pre-flight checks on an F-35B Lighting II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, on the flight deck of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 22, 2026. Tripoli is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo)

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Iran Is Totally Desperate to Shoot Down the F-35 Stealth Fighter

Summary and Key Points: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims it has opened fire on an American F-35 stealth fighter, shot down an MQ-9...

Steve Balestrieri4 days ago

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The F-35B Stealth Fighter Has ‘Russian Technology’ That Makes It a Powerhouse

The Yakovlev Yak-141 was the world’s first supersonic VTOL aircraft. The Soviet Union built four prototypes between 1987 and 1991. It was designed to...

Steve BalestrieriMay 11, 2026

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The Royal Navy’s Aircraft Carrier Crisis: Why the Queen Elizabeth-Class Falls Short

The Royal Navy’s two Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers were built to restore Britain’s global carrier strike capability after the retirement of HMS Ark Royal...

Jack BuckbyMay 6, 2026

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning ll assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, sits in a hangar at Lakeland Linder International Airport, Lakeland, Fla., following a aerobatic routine by the F-35A Lightning ll demonstration team at the Sun 'n Fun Holiday Flying Festival, Dec. 4, 2020. The Lightning II is a stealth-capable, multi-role attack fighter designed to penetrate the most hostile areas of the world without the threat of detection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Codie Trimble)

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48 Brand New F-35A Stealth Fighters Will Soon Be Based in China’s Backyard

Misawa Air Base in northern Japan is about to get a serious upgrade. The Pentagon is replacing the 36 F-16 Fighting Falcons currently flying...

Christian OrrApril 30, 2026

NAS PATUXENT RIVER, Md. -- An F-35 Lightning II test pilot conducts flight test Sept. 10 to certify the carrier variant of the fighter aircraft for carrying the AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM). As part of ongoing integration efforts, the Pax River F-35 Integrated Test Force (Pax ITF) team flew two days of test flights to evaluate flutter, loads, and flying qualities with two AGM-158 loaded on external stations. LRASM is a defined near-term solution for the Offensive Anti-Surface Warfare (OASuW) air-launch capability gap that will provide flexible, long-range, advanced, anti-surface capability against high-threat maritime targets. The Pax River ITF’s mission is to effectively plan, coordinate, and conduct safe, secure, and efficient flight test for F-35B and C variants, and provide necessary and timely data to support program verification / certification and fleet operational requirements.

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F-35 Stealth Fighter Now Armed with the ‘No Escape’ Mach 4 Ramjet Meteor Missile

Key Points and Summary – The F-35 just took a major step toward becoming Europe’s premier air-to-air killer. A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B has...

Isaac SeitzDecember 8, 2025

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Japan’s Massive Fleet of 147 F-35 Fighters Has A Message for China’s Air Force

Key Points and Summary – Japan is going all-in on the F-35, expanding its order to 147 jets and becoming the largest Lightning II...

Steve BalestrieriNovember 28, 2025

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The Royal Navy’s Queen Elizabeth-class Aircraft Carriers Look Like a Mistake Now

Article Summary and Key Points – The Royal Navy’s two Queen Elizabeth-class carriers were meant to restore British power projection but have been plagued...

Steve BalestrieriNovember 26, 2025

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The U.S. Military Has F-35 Stealth Fighters with No Guns

Article Summary – Unlike the Air Force’s F-35A, the Navy’s F-35C and Marine Corps F-35B don’t carry an internal cannon – and that’s by...

Jack BuckbyNovember 21, 2025

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The Japanese Aircraft Carrier Kaga Was Sunk by U.S. Dive Bombers at Midway — Now Its Namesake Carries American F-35s

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Iran Is Totally Desperate to Shoot Down the F-35 Stealth Fighter

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The F-35B Stealth Fighter Has ‘Russian Technology’ That Makes It a Powerhouse

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The Royal Navy’s Aircraft Carrier Crisis: Why the Queen Elizabeth-Class Falls Short

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

48 Brand New F-35A Stealth Fighters Will Soon Be Based in China’s Backyard

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

F-35 Stealth Fighter Now Armed with the ‘No Escape’ Mach 4 Ramjet Meteor Missile

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Japan’s Massive Fleet of 147 F-35 Fighters Has A Message for China’s Air Force

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The Royal Navy’s Queen Elizabeth-class Aircraft Carriers Look Like a Mistake Now

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The U.S. Military Has F-35 Stealth Fighters with No Guns

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