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Why the F-35B’s STOL demo left the crowd stunned by its raw power

The U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II demonstrates what true next-generation air power looks like. With a short take-off and hover that seem to defy physics, the STOVL stealth fighter showcases ...
The Aviationist

Exclusive: First Japanese F-35B Makes Maiden Flight

The aircraft is the first of 42 F-35B Lightning IIs that will be delivered to the Japan Air Self Defense Force. The Japanese F-35B BX-1 successfully completed its first test flight from Lockheed ...
The Aviationist

First Japanese F-35Bs Arrive to Nyutabaru Air Base

The first three F-35B Lightning IIs have finally been delivered to the Japan Air Self Defense Force. The Japan Air Self Defense Force Article (JASDF) announced the arrival of its first three F-35B ...
Stars and Stripes

Japan’s first F-35B stealth fighters will deploy to southern island next month

Japan will deploy its first F-35B Lightning II stealth fighters in the southern part of the country next month, part of efforts to bolster defenses in the Nansei Islands, according to the Ministry of ...
Stars and Stripes

Marines expand F-35B’s presence in Japan, marking new phase for fighter operations

A third Marine Corps squadron of F-35B Lightning II fighters arrived in Japan over the weekend, marking the latest step in the service’s efforts to modernize its deployed forces in the Indo-Pacific.