Sailors direct an F-35C Lightning II assigned to the “Argonauts” of Strike Fighter Squadron 147 on the flight deck of the carrier Carl Vinson. (MC3 Ethan Soto/U.S. Navy)
CNN: US Navy declares newest stealth fighter jet ready for combat
The US Navy says that its version of the F-35 fighter jet is now ready for combat.
After more than two decades of testing and development, the service announced Thursday that the advanced aircraft has achieved Initial Operating Capability, meaning it passed the proper tests to be flown on missions.
Thursday's announcement comes shortly after the first squadron of Navy F-35s completed aircraft carrier qualifications aboard USS Carl Vinson.
"The F-35C is ready for operations, ready for combat and ready to win," said Vice Admiral DeWolfe Miller, commander of Naval Air Forces. "We are adding an incredible weapon system into the arsenal of our Carrier Strike Groups that significantly enhances the capability of the joint force."
Read more ....
More News On The U.S. Navy's F-35 Version Being Ready For Combat
The US Navy’s new stealth fighter just hit a major milestone -- Defense News
The Navy's Carrier-Capable F-35 Stealth Fighter Is Now Combat Ready -- DoD Buzz
The Navy's F-35C stealth fighters are officially ready to wage war from the decks of US aircraft carriers -- Business Insider
Navy Declares Initial Operational Capability for F-35C Joint Strike Fighter -- USNI News
The Navy's first carrier-based F-35 fighters are finally ready for a fight -- Task & Purpose/The San Diego Union-Tribune
This is what’s going on with the Navy’s F-35C program -- Navy Times
US Navy’s F-35Cs Ready for Action, Service Says -- Sputnik
