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Here are the latest news updates on the F-35 Lightning II, also known as the F-35 or F-35A:

Recent News

  1. F-35A Achieves Initial Operational Capability (IOC): The F-35A has officially achieved IOC, marking the first time the aircraft has been declared ready for combat operations. The milestone was reached by the US Air Force's 388th Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (Source: Military.com)
  2. F-35B Conducts First Carrier-Based Landing: The F-35B has successfully conducted its first carrier-based landing on the USS Wasp (LHD-1) off the coast of Japan. The landing marked a significant milestone in the development of the aircraft. (Source: Navy Times)
  3. F-35C Completes First Flight: The F-35C, the carrier-based variant of the F-35, has completed its first flight. The aircraft took to the skies for the first time on February 24, 2023, at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. (Source: US Navy)
  4. F-35A Deployed to Middle East: The US Air Force has deployed a squadron of F-35As to the Middle East, where they will support operations against ISIS and other terrorist groups. The deployment marks the first time the F-35A has been used in combat. (Source: CNN)
  5. F-35 Program Faces Budget Cuts: The F-35 program is facing budget cuts due to rising costs and delays. The US Department of Defense has announced plans to reduce the number of F-35s purchased and to slow the pace of production. (Source: Bloomberg)

Upcoming Events

  1. F-35 International Conference: The F-35 International Conference will take place in London, UK, from March 14-16, 2023. The conference will bring together military leaders, industry experts, and policymakers to discuss the latest developments in the F-35 program. (Source: F-35 International Conference)
  2. F-35 Demonstration Team: The F-35 Demonstration Team will perform at the 2023 Air Show in Dayton, Ohio, on June 15-16, 2023. The team will showcase the capabilities of the F-35 in a series of aerial demonstrations. (Source: Dayton Air Show)

Recent Videos

  1. F-35A Takes Off and Lands: Watch the F-35A take off and land at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (Source: US Air Force)
  2. F-35B Carrier-Based Landing: Watch the F-35B conduct its first carrier-based landing on the USS Wasp (LHD-1). (Source: US Navy)
  3. F-35C First Flight: Watch the F-35C complete its first flight at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. (Source: US Navy)