The F-35C is bringing advanced, long-range 5th Generation strike-fighter capabilities to America’s Aircraft Carriers – a potent symbol of deterrence and resolve.

More than 100 F-35Cs have already been delivered to the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. 

F-35 Seapower 

The F-35C is the Navy’s first stealth fighter and the world’s only 5th Generation, long-range stealth strike fighter. 

With advanced stealth, advanced capabilities and superior range, the F-35C is the most advanced fighter to ever operate from a carrier deck. 

The F-35’s growing presence across the Indo-Pacific region underpins peace through strength.

In Theaters Now

When deterrence fails, superior capabilities matter. Enter USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) with F-35Cs embarked as a key component of Carrier Air Wing NINE.

Last month, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 conducted the first F-35C combat air strikes, against Houthi-controlled territories in Yemen.

F-35 Lightning II