RAF to replace crashed F-35B
British Defence Ministry plans to replace an F-35B Lightning II that crashed during take-off from HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier.
F-35b News
Air
Country
The photo of wrecked F-35 leaked
Royal Navy (RN) has failed to prevent the leak for the second time. A photo has been shared online showing a British F-35B wreckage.
Air
Country
Japan Approves Allocating $445 Million for Four F-35Bs
Japan’s defence spending of 5.4 trillion yen renewed the record for eight consecutive years, while Tokyo will allocate $445 million to buy four F-35B fighters.
Navy / Maritime
The F-35 Finding Race is Over
The British Defence Ministry says that the wreckage of a Royal Air Force F-35B Joint Strike Fighter that plunged into the Mediterranean Sea shortly after taking off from the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth last month has been recovered.
Air
Did British F-35B Crash in The Med due to Forgotten Rain Cover on Air Intake
According to the Sun, a British F-35B crash during take-off from HMS Queen Elizabeth was caused by a rain cover that was not removed before take-off.
Air
Italy Air Force’s F-35B Lands On Italian Carrier for The First Time
On November 21, Italian Air Force F-35B aircraft landed for the first time on the Cavour, the Italian Navy’s aircraft carrier.
Air
A Royal Air Force F-35B Plane Has Crashed into the Mediterranean
According to a tweet from the UK Defence Ministry, a British F-35B crashed into the Mediterranean Sea on Wednesday morning while operating off the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Spain Debates F-35A and F-35Bs
According to the Jane’s, the Spanish Navy and Air Force are interested in the US F-35B fighter plane.
Regional / Strategy
The Pacific Ocean Is Heading Towards Turbulent Times
While China boosted its footprint in the Pacific Ocean near Taiwan, a joint naval drill was scheduled to send a strong message to China.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Hürjet May Land on TCG Anadolu
SSB President Demir has announced the plans to land and take off Hürjet (Advanced Jet Trainer and Light Attack Aircraft) from TCG Anadolu vessel.
Air
Ammunition
F-35B Shot Itself
An ammunition round that exploded damaged a Marine Corps F-35B. The jet was conducting a night-time close air support mission on the Yuma Range Complex.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Italy got F-35B Landed on ITS Cavour
A VX-23 F-35B aircraft landed on Italian Navy’s aircraft carrier ITS Cavour.
