Japan - F-35 Lightning II
The F-35 Lightning II is designed and built to counter the most advanced threats – making it a perfect fit for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF).
F-35 Lightning II
The F-35 Lightning II strengthens national security, enhances global partnerships and powers economic growth. As the most lethal, survivable and connected fighter jet in the world, the F-35 gives pilots the critical advantage against any adversary, enabling them to execute their mission and come home safe.
Israel - F-35 Lightning II
Israel became the first country to select the F-35 through the United States government's Foreign Military Sales process when a Letter of Agreement was signed in October 2010.
Everything You Need to Know about the F-35C - F-35 Lightning II
2. It has the most advanced and comprehensive sensor suite of any fighter jet in history. The Active Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESA) radar, Distributed Aperture System (DAS), Electro Optical Targeting System (EOTS) and Helmet Mounted Display System allow the pilot to see everything in the battlespace with unprecedented situational awareness.
F-35 Conducts First Flight with TR-3 - F-35 Lightning II
News Release: Click Here A developmental test team from the 461st Flight Test Squadron conducted the first flight of an F-35 in the Technology Refresh 3 (TR-3) configuration on January 6, at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
The F-35 is the most advanced 21st Century Security solution, contributing to recent global exercises such as: 990+ Deliveries 824,000+ Flight Hours
Block 4 Capabilities Sharpen the F-35’s Edge - F-35 Lightning II
Aug 1, 2024 · Block 4 modernization – over 75 major upgrades for all three F-35 variants – is the most significant evolution of F-35 capabilities to date, including increased missile capacity, advanced electronic warfare capabilities and improved target recognition.. Block 4 Basics. Block 4 upgrades provide the most significant evolution of capabilities to date for the F-35, including increased missile ...
F-35 TR-3 Deliveries Begin - F-35 Lightning II
Jul 19, 2024 · Two F-35A Lightning II aircraft were delivered, one to Dannelly Field, Alabama, and one to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. “We have initiated a phased approach to the delivery of TR-3 F-35 aircraft,” said Lt. Gen. Mike Schmidt, the JPO’s Program Executive Officer.
The ABCs of F-35 - F-35 Lightning II
Jun 5, 2024 · The F-35 family includes three variants with similar performance characteristics and identical avionics: F-35A – conventional takeoff and landing ; F-35B – short takeoff/vertical landing ; F-35C – carrier variant
F-35 Lightning II Leads Charge in 5th-Generation Warfare
Sep 23, 2024 · National Harbor, Maryland --The F-35 Lightning II is redefining modern air combat and bolstering international defense partnerships, positioning itself at the forefront of the United States' efforts in the great power competition.During a panel discussion at the Air & Space Forces Association's Air, Space and Cyber Conference, top Air Force leaders highlighted the transformative impact of the ...