A third Marine Corps squadron of F-35B Lightning II fighters arrived in Japan over the weekend, marking the latest step in the service’s efforts to modernize its deployed forces in the Indo-Pacific.

After both aircraft received onboard warning indicators on Tuesday, an MV-2B Osprey and an F-35B Lightning II separately ...

The U.S. has expanded its military presence in Japan with the deployment of additional F-35B fighter jets. The ...

signals an F-35B Lightning II aircraft during post-flight procedures at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 8, 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha Rodriguez) Depending on ...

The F-35B is a stealth fighter capable of short takeoffs ... “This will improve interoperability between Japan and the United States, leading to strengthened deterrence and responding abilities ...

A reported plan to modify the Izumo-class will face obstacles at home and abroad.

The F-35B Lightning II is the Marine Corps variant of the Joint Strike Fighter and features a vertical lift fan and pivoting engine nozzle to deliver vertical landing and short takeoff capability ...