Amos: Marines May Buy Some F-35Cs -- Defense Tech
Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James Amos confirmed today that the Marines are looking to operate some F-35C carrier variant Joint Strike Fighters. This is a big deal. If the Corps buys C, it will solidify the future of fixed wing tactical jets in the Corps if the troubled B-model gets axed. It also shows that Marine Corps aviators will keep flying long-legged (I mean long-range) strike jets off big deck aircraft carriers.
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More News On The U.S. Marines Wanting The F-35
‘I’m Optimistic’ On F-35B: Gen. Amos -- DoD Buzz
Top Marine says F-35B tests going well -- Sky Talk
US Marine wants early end to F-35 fighter probation -- Reuters
Marine Corps F-35 Making ‘Significant Progress,’ Amos Says -- Bloomberg
U.S. Navy F-35 Makes First Supersonic Flight -- Defense News
Troubled F-35 fighter programs finally might get off the ground -- The Hill
My Comment: The Marines are making it clear that they want their F-35 .... and the sooner the better.