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VMFA-533 Transition to F-35B Block 4 Marks Milestone at MCAS Beaufort

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 533 has received its first F-35B Lightning II Block 4, transitioning away from the F/A-18 Hornet. This marks the squadron's establishment as the second operational F-35 unit on the East Coast and the first positioned at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.

2024-10-13T07:35:15.176752-07:00

FlightGlobal

France Advances Rafale F5 and Stealth UCAV Integration for 2033

2024-10-08T08:55:21.647651-07:00

Reuters

Lockheed Appoints McIntosh as F-35 Program Leader Amid Challenges

2024-10-09T11:13:14.226762-07:00

The Aviationist

ROKAF F-15K and Taurus KEPD in Precision Strike Drill

2024-10-12T11:37:54.761846-07:00

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The Aviationist

VMFA-533 Transition to F-35B Block 4 Marks Milestone at MCAS Beaufort Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 533 has received its first F-35B Lightning II Block 4, transitioning away from the F/A-18 Hornet. This marks the squadron's establishment as the second operational F-35 unit on the East Coast and the first positioned at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.

2024-10-13T07:35:15.176752-07:00

VMFA-533 Transition to F-35B Block 4 Marks Milestone at MCAS Beaufort

The Aviationist

ROKAF F-15K and Taurus KEPD in Precision Strike Drill The Republic of Korea Air Force executed a precision strike exercise, utilizing F-15K Slam Eagles to launch Taurus KEPD missiles, successfully targeting 400 km distant threats. F-35s and KF-16s also participated, highlighting multilayered defense capabilities.

2024-10-12T11:37:54.761846-07:00

ROKAF F-15K and Taurus KEPD in Precision Strike Drill

USNI News

Italian Navy's F-35B Achieves Initial Operational Capability in Pacific The extended deployment of the Italian Navy's ITS Cavour to the Pacific has led to achieving initial operational capability for its F-35B Lightning II fighters. According to CSG commander Rear Adm. Giancarlo Ciappina, the Indo-Pacific exercises were instrumental in meeting all operational training requirements.

2024-10-11T19:22:00.119370-07:00

Italian Navy's F-35B Achieves Initial Operational Capability in Pacific

FlightGlobal

USAF Releases Cockpit Footage of First F-35 European Road Landing The US Air Force has made public the cockpit video of a landmark event where an F-35A executed a landing on a Finnish road in September. This marks the first road landing in Europe for a US stealth fighter, highlighting its operational flexibility.

2024-10-11T15:14:04.433562-07:00

USAF Releases Cockpit Footage of First F-35 European Road Landing

United States Navy

F-35 Delivered to VMFA-314 in Record Time by Naval Air Warfare Center The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division achieved a milestone by delivering a mission-critical update for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 faster than ever before, enhancing operational readiness and capability for the squadron.

2024-10-10T07:06:36.634781-07:00

F-35 Delivered to VMFA-314 in Record Time by Naval Air Warfare Center

Reuters

Lockheed Appoints McIntosh as F-35 Program Leader Amid Challenges Effective December 1, Chauncey McIntosh will assume the role of VP and General Manager of Lockheed Martin's F-35 Program. This change comes as the program grapples with ongoing software issues and delivery delays impacting the Joint Strike Fighter.

2024-10-09T11:13:14.226762-07:00

Lockheed Appoints McIntosh as F-35 Program Leader Amid Challenges

FlightGlobal

Norway Faces F-35 Delivery Delays Due to Software Issues Norway has reported delays in the delivery of Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft, attributed to an overdue software update. This issue adds to the growing concern among F-35 customers over the impact of supply chain disruptions on the fighter jet's deployment schedule.

2024-10-09T06:41:14.001866-07:00

Norway Faces F-35 Delivery Delays Due to Software Issues

FlightGlobal

France Advances Rafale F5 and Stealth UCAV Integration for 2033 The French Air Force is progressing towards integrating the Rafale F5 with a stealthy uncrewed combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) by 2033. Dassault Aviation's UCAV development builds on the nEUROn program, enhancing future high-end missions and solidifying France's air superiority.

2024-10-08T08:55:21.647651-07:00

France Advances Rafale F5 and Stealth UCAV Integration for 2033

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