U.S. Central Command released new footage showing F-35B stealth fighter jets taking off from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Arabian Sea, according to reports. The footage follows earlier documentation of preparations for takeoff aboard the ship.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) released new footage on Sunday showing F-35B stealth fighter jets taking off from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Arabian Sea. The footage, which captures the F-35s in short takeoff mode, follows an earlier CENTCOM release at 17:05 Jerusalem time showing sailors preparing the aircraft for takeoff on the Boxer's deck. The Boxer serves as the flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group / 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. CENTCOM has been releasing a series of imagery and videos of U.S. air and naval power in the Middle East in recent weeks, including F-35A refueling operations and KC-135 tanker activity. The new footage underscores the continued U.S. military presence in the Arabian Sea amid heightened regional tensions.
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- DevelopingCENTCOM releases new footage of F-35A refueling over Middle East
- StrongUS Central Command releases video of naval power projection in Arabian Sea
- StrongWSJ: US F-35s from UK base, aerial tankers en route to Middle East
- DevelopingReport: US fighter jets and refueling tankers taking off over Middle East in last hour
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