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National Security Journal on MSN14d
F-35B Fighter Is Now Armed with ‘No Escape Zone’ Meteor Missile
The U.S. Marine Corps is upgrading its F-35B fighters with the UK’s advanced Meteor air-to-air missile, known for its ...
Defense News on MSN5d
With new jets, Marines need new weapons for future fights
Marine aviation leaders are looking for upgraded weapons and munitions options for the Corps' growing fleet of F-35B and ...
The National Interest on MSN3d
All About America’s Three F-35 Fighter Jet Variants
With the F-35 Lightning II, the Pentagon wanted to standardize its stealth fighter jet fleet across the armed services—in ...
US Marines' Iwakuni base in Japan draws 130,000 visitors to annual Friendship Day
Aerial acrobatics and ground attractions drew some 130,000 people, according to organizers, to the annual Friendship Day ...
Defense News26d
What Marine Corps aviation has in store over the next five years
Among developments, Marine aviators should see more F-35s, upgraded MV-22 Ospreys, more cargo aircraft and data-enabled ...
Flying3mon
Marines Train to Recover Downed F-35
[Courtesy: Naval Air Systems Command] Marines based in North Carolina recently trained to recover a damaged, downed F-35B Lightning II before a worst-case scenario occurs. Marine Wing Support ...
The Island Packet6d
Beaufort Marine air base has new commander in wake of dismissal of former leader
With a nickname of “Fightertown East,” MCAS Beaufort is the home of Marine Aircraft Group 31 and the F-35B Lightning II, with fighter jets daily flying over the region as they train.
Post and Courier1mon
41 Seconds (DAY 1): Inside a Marine's decision to eject from a failing F-35 and the betrayal in its wake
1. DECISION ...
Marine Corps Times5d
With new jets, Marines need new weapons for future fights
Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, refuels at Gwangju Air Base, South Korea. (Cpl.