The F-35C continues its deployment in the Indo-Pacific! The USS Carl Vinson-led carrier strike group is operating in the South China Sea with the F-35C's advanced capabilities courtesy of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 "Argonauts". Most recently, Japan and the U.S. Navy conducted maritime security operations including coordinated tactical training between surface and air units, refueling-at-sea evolutions, and maritime strike exercises. Because the Indo-Pacific is a dynamic region, F-35 allies and partners must continue to conduct routine operations throughout international waters and airspace to maintain security. USS Carl Vinson is the first U.S. carrier to be retrofitted to handle fifth-generation F-35C fighters. (Read more...)