some F35 info

[ThomasP]

US and NATO nations doing some ACE (Agile Combat Employment) testing in Finland, during the BAANA 2024 exercise.

"In first, F-35s land on Finnish highway to drill for future wars"

 

[GTX]

Just a cool photo:

 

[pbehn]

Just a cool photo:

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Is the pot of gold under the F35?

 

[SaparotRob]

Yes but it's only the down payment.

 

[pbehn]

Yes but it's only the down payment.

You mean at the end of the rainbow there is a pot of gold, but if you dig underneath there is a real F35? Dont tell me that there are Spitfires and Fw190s underneath that lot? I am putting a spade in my car just in case.

 

[SaparotRob]

I'm hoping for a Buffalo.

 

[Admiral Beez]

Has a Japanese aircraft carrier ever visited the US? The F-35 is bringing all the white hats together.

Japan’s Largest Warship Headed to California for F-35B Testing - USNI News

Japan’s largest warship, Izumo-class carrier JS Kaga (DDH-184), is headed to California later this year to hold F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter developmental tests off San Diego, the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) announced on Tuesday. In other developments, U.S...

news.usni.org

 

[Greyman]

Italy and Netherlands beefing up their orders.

Italy adding 25 planes for a new total of 115.
Dutch order now 58, up from 52.

Netherlands and Italy Increase F-35 Order - Defense Update:

The Netherlands has announced plans to expand its purchase of F-35 fighter jets, further bolstering its defense capabilities. The new order will raise the total number of F-35s to 58, up from 52. The decision reflects ongoing efforts by the Netherlands to modernize its air force and align with...

defense-update.com

 

[GTX]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88vCjQ8fCb0

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

The Marine Corps recently notched a series of aviation firsts with an advanced drone under development and its newest jet, as the service works toward achieving more nimble and responsive air combat power.

The Corps' XQ-58A Valkyrie drone completed a test flight last week at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, marking the platform's first integration with other military branches, according to a Marine Corps release.

"The flight focused on the use of tactical data links to enable digital communication between the XQ-58A and an airborne four-ship of F-35Bs from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 214 and other joint aircraft," said Col. Derek Brannon, branch head for the Cunningham Group, deputy commandant for aviation.

Read more: Marines score aviation firsts with F-35 squadron, drone test and more

 

[SaparotRob]

Interesting article. I don't think I've ever seen "exquisite" and "the 'Corps" in the same sentence.

 

[Greyman]

Interesting interview


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-A_aF7lpm4

 

[ThomasP]

Very nice summary of what the F-35 level technology represents, and also probably the most concise description of the potential strategic air warfare operational problems in a serious PTO/PRO conflict.

 

[GTX]

RAAF completes F-35A fleet - Australian Defence Magazine

The Royal Australian Air Force's final three F-35A aircraft landed in Australia on 18 December following a ferry flight from the US.

www.australiandefence.com.au

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5XYSn1YolM

 

[ThomasP]

"Pentagon orders 145 F-35 jets despite Musk's criticism"

 

[SaparotRob]

"Pentagon orders 145 F-35 jets despite Musk's criticism"

I was going to award a "funny" as it looks more like a great big smile to me. This article gave me a big smile.