All articles tagged with #f 35b
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The War Zone
The UK Royal Navy's HMS Prince of Wales has deployed a record 24 British F-35B fighters, the largest number on any ship, as part of Exercise Falcon Strike in the Mediterranean, demonstrating the UK's growing carrier strike capabilities despite ongoing debates over aircraft numbers and program funding.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
A British F-35B fighter jet was stranded at an airport in Kerala, India, due to mechanical issues, becoming a local sensation and internet meme, while British engineers work to repair it and decide whether to fix it on-site or airlift it back to Britain.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Hindustan Times
The UK's F-35B fighter jet, grounded in Kerala since June 14 after an emergency landing, will be dismantled and transported back to the UK aboard a C-17 Globemaster, with wings removed for fitting. The process involves security measures to prevent data breaches, and the jet will undergo repairs before transport, with a team arriving soon to assist.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by BBC
A British F-35B fighter jet is stranded at an airport in Kerala, India, for nearly three weeks due to technical issues after a weather diversion, raising concerns about repair, security, and diplomatic image, with ongoing efforts by UK engineers and authorities to resolve the situation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Business Insider
A new F-35B Lightning II fighter jet crashed near Albuquerque International Sunport in New Mexico, seriously injuring the pilot who was transported to a hospital and is in stable condition. The jet, traveling from Texas to California, stopped to refuel at Kirtland Air Force Base before the crash. This incident marks the second F-35B mishap in less than a year.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KOB 4
An F-35B fighter jet crashed near Albuquerque International Sunport after a refueling stop at Kirtland Air Force Base. The pilot ejected and is recovering at UNM Hospital. Fire crews, including those from Kirtland AFB, managed to control the jet fuel fire, but cleanup will take longer. University between Rio Bravo and Mesa del Sol will be closed for debris removal. Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USNI News
The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) have completed a seven-month deployment in the Indo-Pacific, marking a shift in how amphibious forces deploy globally. The ARG/MEU construct is a viable one for the theater, particularly when it comes to deterrence and presence. The deployment allowed the Navy to continue experimenting with the so-called “assault carrier” concept, in which a big-deck amphib that has a squad of F-35Bs aboard works with a carrier strike group.