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.
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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 that plunged into the Mediterranean Sea has been recovered.
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Did British F-35B Crash due to Forgotten 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's F-35B Lands On Italian Carrier for The First Time
On November 21, 2021, an Italian Air Force F-35B aircraft landed for the first time on the Cavour, the Italian Navy’s aircraft carrier, joining Navy on board.
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A Royal Air Force F-35B Jet Crashes into the Mediterranean
According to UK Defence Ministry, a British F-35B crashed into the Mediterranean Sea while operating off the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth.
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Spain Debates F-35A and F-35Bs
According to the Jane’s, the Spanish Navy and Air Force are interested in the Lockhed Martin's 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
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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.
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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.
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Italy got F-35B Landed on ITS Cavour
US Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 23's VX-23 F-35B aircraft landed on Italian Navy’s aircraft carrier ITS Cavour to ease declaring the IOC.
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