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F-35 Lightning II fighter jet: During the recent India-Pakistan tensions, the air superiority of the Indian Armed Forces was proved through Operation Sindoor that helped India neutralise several terror camps in Pakistan and PoK. In order to further strengthen its air superiority, India has also approved the indigenous development of fifth-generation stealth fighter jets under the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program. The move will make India a more powerful force, putting it into a straight fight with the best aircraft of the world. However, one of the aircrafts that is still seen across the world as unbeatable is the American F-35 Lightning II aircraft. About F-35 Lightning II fighter jet
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is an American family of single-seat, single-engine, supersonic stealth strike fighters. Designed for both air superiority and strike missions, the fighter jet is seen as one of the best in the world. Can F-35 Lightning II beat Russian S-400
One of the much-talked about features of the aircraft is the sensor fusion technology, offering 360-degree battlefield awareness. Also, one of the features of the aircraft that has gained the most attention is its ability to evade advanced air defense systems like Russia's S-400, which was reportedly demonstrated in Syria. In addition to this, one of the features of the fighter-jet is its ability to do vertical takeoff and landing like a helicopter, making it more powerful. US considers permanent deployment of F-35 fighter jets in S Korea
In another significant development on F-35 fighter jets, the US military is reportedly considering the permanent deployment of advanced F-35A radar-evading fighter jets to South Korea, a report by news agency IANS said. If the deployment is realised, it would mark a major addition to US air assets in South Korea, which consist mostly of older-generation F-16 fighter jets.
For those unversed, F-35s have previously only been temporarily deployed for joint training. Also, readers should note that South Korea currently operates 39 F-35As and plans to acquire 20 more. Not to forgot, F-35s are considered to be capable of flying deep into enemy territory without being detected.
(With inputs from agencies)
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