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U.S. Marine Corps F-35C Joint Strike Fighters took part in recent strikes on Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen, the Pentagon has disclosed.

F-35C Naval Joint Strike Fighters Fly Combat Missions Against Houthis In Yemen

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Nov 13, 2024
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.

F-35 Shown Carrying Stealthy Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles For The First Time

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Sep 24, 2024
A US Marine Corps CH-53K recently carried the stripped-down hulk of an F-35C fighter from one base to another and refueled in mid-air along the way.

Check Out This Marine CH-53K Carrying An F-35C While Refueling From A KC-130T

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Apr 26, 2024
The US Navy and Air Force have both recently laid out requirements for new compact cruise missiles, including an anti-ship type that could be carried internally on certain F-35 variants.

Mini Anti-Ship Cruise Missile That Fits Inside An F-35 Is On The Navy’s Wish List

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Feb 7, 2024
F-35C lands aboard the carrier with mirror coating on its tails.

F-35C With Mirror-Like Coating Photographed Aboard Carrier

By Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Dec 2, 2023
A heavily redacted copy of the final report on a controversial flyoff between the A-10 Warthog and F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has finally been released.

A-10 Vs F-35 Close Air Support Flyoff Report Finally Emerges

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Nov 1, 2023
Scott "Intake" Kartvedt

We Go In-Depth With The Navy’s First F-35 Squadron Commander

By Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Oct 10, 2023
F35 Sockwave

Shockwaves Bend Light Around Transonic F-35C In Spectacular Images

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on May 19, 2023
Navy’s Crashed F-35C Recovered From The Bottom Of The South China Sea

Navy’s Crashed F-35C Recovered From The Bottom Of The South China Sea

By Thomas Newdick
Updated on Mar 3, 2022
F-35C ‘Super Squadrons’ Of Up To 20 Aircraft Could Populate Future Carrier Decks

F-35C ‘Super Squadrons’ Of Up To 20 Aircraft Could Populate Future Carrier Decks

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Feb 17, 2022
The F-35C’s Radar-Absorbent Skin Is Looking Pretty Rough After Months At Sea

The F-35C’s Radar-Absorbent Skin Is Looking Pretty Rough After Months At Sea

By Thomas Newdick and Tyler Rogoway
Updated on Jan 30, 2022
Video Shows The Last Moments Of The Navy’s F-35C Before It Crashed Into The Sea (Updated)

Video Shows The Last Moments Of The Navy’s F-35C Before It Crashed Into The Sea (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick
Updated on Jan 28, 2022
Navy Exploring Options For Recovering F-35C That Fell Into The South China Sea

Navy Exploring Options For Recovering F-35C That Fell Into The South China Sea

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jan 25, 2022
F-35C Accident Aboard Carrier In South China Sea Forces Pilot To Eject, Injures Seven Sailors (Updated)

F-35C Accident Aboard Carrier In South China Sea Forces Pilot To Eject, Injures Seven Sailors (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jan 24, 2022
Marine F-35Cs Begin First Carrier Deployment, Type Could Take On Larger Role In The Service

Marine F-35Cs Begin First Carrier Deployment, Type Could Take On Larger Role In The Service

By Thomas Newdick
Updated on Jan 6, 2022
Navy’s MQ-25 Tanker Drone Refuels F-35C Stealth Fighter

Navy’s MQ-25 Tanker Drone Refuels F-35C Stealth Fighter

By Thomas Newdick
Updated on Sep 15, 2021