USAF Activates F-35A Aggressor Squadron, Highlights Role Switch

Lot 9 USAF F-35A
Credit: U.S. Air Force
The U.S. Air Force has formally activated a new aggressor squadron of Lockheed Martin F-35As, highlighting a recent switch to stealth aircraft for a dedicated combat training role. The newly reactivated 65th Aggressor Sqdn. will use 11 early production models of the F-35A in large exercises, weapons...
Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington DC.

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