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January 24, 2025

 

In December 2024, The War Zone had the rare opportunity to witness the U.S. Marine Corps’ F-35Bs in action during a high-stakes exercise that brought cutting-edge combat tactics to life. Four F-35Bs from VMFA-214 “Black Sheep” squadron, joined by two from VMX-1, as well as two USAF C-17s, departed MCAS Yuma, Arizona, and headed for San Clemente Island, a critical military training site off the coast of San Diego. Before landing, these aircraft had to fight their way through a simulated air battle against advanced ‘red air’ adversaries, showcasing their ability to secure airspace under hostile conditions. For three days they fought a mock war from the island, living in tents and only using what they could bring with them. It was perhaps the best glimpse we have seen of what a real fight in the Pacific could look like for Marine F-35s. Read our in-depth feature here.   -- Kyle Gunn The War Zone   Must Read Articles     Royal Navy Nuclear Submarine Surfaced Next To Russian Spy Ship To Send A Clear Message   The Russian spy ship Yantar, accused of mapping underwater infrastructure, was back in U.K. waters this week.         XQ-67 Getting Overhauled With New Capabilities As Part Of Demon Ape Program   New XQ-67A testing is building on a modular chassis concept, which is feeding into the Collaborative Combat Aircraft drone program.         Artillery Rocket Launcher Disguised As Civilian Truck May Have Just Appeared In Russia   A multiple launch rocket system concealed inside a civilian truck appears to be the latest example of North Korean weaponry arriving in Russia.         Chinese Navy Commissions First Type 054B Frigate   The Type 054B frigate is larger and more capable than its predecessor, and could eventually become the backbone of China's growing combat fleet.         F-35 AI-Enabled Drone Controller Capability Successfully Demonstrated   The F-35, along with the F-22, are gaining new capabilities to help pilots control Collaborative Combat Aircraft and other drones.         From the Archive         Hot Shots     A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-10 above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020.     Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Rivera, right, and Pfc. Joshua Guzman fire an M252A2 81 mm mortar system during a training exercise at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, Jan. 17, 2025.     A Falcon 9 rocket launches for a mission from Kennedy Space Center, Fla., Jan. 21, 2025.