The U.S. Navy’s F-35C Lightning II has conducted its first arrested landing aboard a Ford-class aircraft carrier, achieving the milestone on the future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) in the Western Atlantic on October 13. The successful recovery marks a significant step in validating the integration of the Navy’s fifth-generation stealth fighter with its newest carrier class, particularly given the technical challenges associated with integrating advanced aircraft launch and recovery systems. …
Source: F – 35C has conducted its first arrested landing aboard a Ford – class aircraft carrier !
