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F-35Cs complete first landing and takeoff trials aboard Ford-class carrier John F. Kennedy

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Two F-35C Lightning II fighters conducted landing and takeoff trials aboard the aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy in the Atlantic. The arrested landing marked the first time an F-35C has landed on a Ford-class carrier, extending testing of the Navy’s newest carrier class with its carrier-based stealth fighter.

Discovered 2026-10-14T02:55:15.458631-07:00 | 2026-10-14T02:55:15.458631-07:00

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  • The trials mark the first F-35C arrested landing on a Ford-class carrier, a key integration milestone for the Navy’s carrier and fighter programs.
  • Landing and takeoff testing assesses the compatibility of the aircraft and carrier in operations at sea.

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galaxiamilitar.es The Aviationist defence-industry.eu
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2026-10-14T02:55:15.458631-07:00
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