🛩️ F-35 Lightning II – Advanced 5th Gen FighterThe F-35 Lightning II is a family of stealth multirole fighters developed by Lockheed Martin for the U.S. and allied forces. It comes in three variants:
F-35A (Conventional Takeoff and Landing – CTOL)
F-35B (Short Takeoff/Vertical Landing – STOVL)
F-35C (Carrier Variant – CATOBAR)
The F-35B, shown here, is notable for its lift fan system and swiveling rear nozzle, allowing it to land vertically on short decks and amphibious carriers.
It features stealth design, sensor fusion, networked data sharing, and helmet-mounted displays, giving pilots a full 360° battlefield view.
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⚓ ITS Cavour (CVH 550) – Italian Navy Aircraft Carrier
The ITS Cavour (CVH 550) is the flagship of the Italian Navy, designed to operate the F-35B. Originally commissioned in 2008, the ship underwent upgrades in 2020–2021 to support F-35B operations.
Cavour can carry a mix of helicopters and STOVL jets, making it a versatile naval platform for Italy’s expeditionary power projection.
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🇮🇳 India and the F-35 – Interest & Controversy
India has shown interest in the F-35, especially after the U.S. displayed the jet at the Aero India 2023 airshow. However, no official order or formal procurement process has begun due to:
Concerns over cost and maintenance
India’s long-standing deals with Russia for platforms like Su-30MKIs
Focus on developing indigenous fighters like HAL Tejas Mk2 and AMCA
There is also geopolitical hesitation regarding U.S. restrictions and tech transfer limitations, which complicates India's defense procurement.
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🔥 Controversy – British F-35 Crash & Kerala Rumors
In November 2021, a British F-35B crashed into the Mediterranean Sea after takeoff from HMS Queen Elizabeth. The pilot ejected safely. A race began between NATO and foreign adversaries (like Russia) to recover the wreckage due to its sensitive technology.
Later in mid-2022, false rumors spread on social media claiming an F-35 was secretly recovered off the coast of Kerala, India, by a British recovery ship. However:
No official confirmation or credible evidence supported this.
Defense analysts clarified that the jet was retrieved from the Mediterranean, not near India.
The UK Ministry of Defence confirmed recovery in early 2022 and dismissed the Kerala claims.
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