The aviation revamp includes modernisation of the MV-22 Osprey fleet, operational induction of CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters, ...

The A and B variants flew combat missions in Afghanistan and Iraq in the late 2010s, but the carrier-based F-35C — which ...

The aircraft is accompanied by an F/A-18 Super Hornet and F-35C Lightning II, both from the carrier. Originally posted ... The Il-38N is an upgraded variant of the Ilyushin Il-38 maritime patrol ...

Like the chef of a rival restaurant, China has been closely studying the ingredients that make up U.S. aircraft carriers—and ...

There hasn't been a big movement away from the program. Analysts say there isn't a better aircraft available right now.

The Marine Corps flies the F-35B – a short take-off, vertical landing aircraft – and the Navy flies the F-35C, designed for aircraft carrier operations.F-35s ... line," Jeffrey Jensen, the F-35A ...

Among developments, Marine aviators should see more F-35s, upgraded MV-22 Ospreys, more cargo aircraft and data-enabled ...

and the F-35C is built for US Navy carrier operations. Allies overseas operate the A and B variants. Japan has an order for over 100 F-35As and more than 40 F-35Bs, which can be operated from its ...

a dozen flying the F-35B and six flying the F-35C. The two Reserve squadrons will fly the C variant, which is built for aircraft carrier takeoff and landing. The B variant can conduct vertical ...