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The Swiss Air Force successfully landed F/A-18 fighter jets on a motorway during the Alpha Uno drill in Payerne, testing their ability to operate from improvised locations amid heightened security concerns in Europe. This exercise aims to mitigate risks by decentralizing air force assets, making them less vulnerable to long-range enemy weapons.
Two F-35A Lockheed Martin fighter jets have successfully landed on a motorway in Finland, marking the first time this version of the aircraft has accomplished such a landing. The ability to land on motorways and small airfields increases the jets' survivability in times of war, as they spend less vulnerable time on the ground. Finland, which shares a border with Russia, is planning to purchase 64 F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin.
Two F-35A Lockheed Martin fighter jets from the Royal Norwegian Air Force have successfully landed on a motorway in Finland, marking the first time this version of the F-35 has landed on a road. The ability to land on motorways and small airfields increases the jets' survivability in times of war, as they are vulnerable on the ground. This development comes as Finland, which shares a border with Russia, plans to purchase 64 F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin.