BBC says the Royal Navy may ask the U.S. Marine Corps to use HMS Queen Elizabeth for flight operations while it waits for its own F-35Bs.
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France delays delivery of first Mistral-class ship to Russia
French President François Hollande has delayed delivery of the first of two Mistral-class amphibious assault ships to Russia.
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F-35B carried out test flights with ASRAAM
The British government revealed that the F-35B has flown a series of flights at NAS Patuxent River carrying the ASRAAM and Paveway IV.
50th anniversary of C-2’s first flight
The U.S. Navy marked the 50th anniversary of the first flight of the C-2 on Nov. 18.
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F-35B’s noise level comparable to F/A-18
Data released by the F-35 Joint Program Office indicate the B-model’s noise level is comparable to or lower than the F/A-18.
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