some F35 info

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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
 
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
 

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
 
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.
 
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