The F-35 now has multi-ship Infrared Search and Track capability

In a press release by Edwards Air Force Base, which covers the achievements made by the F-35 Integrated Test Force in 2019, it was disclosed that the test team had tested the multi-ship Infrared Search and Track capability.

JOTT, F-35 Five Ship behind tanker, 1 F-35C, 2 F-35B, & 2 F-35A, Edwards AFB, Ca., 20 September 2019

Photo: Darin Russell, Lockheed Martin


Having a multi-ship capability could allow 2 or more F-35s to generate a weapons quality track of low observable aircraft.

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