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Published on: 14. February 2022

Will the US lose its F-35C fighter jet to China?

January 27, 2022, USA: FILE DATE UNKNOWN: The F-35C Lightning II is the U.S. Navy s first low-observable carrier-based aviation platform. The F-35 is being purchased to replace the F/A-18C/D Hornet as the carrier strike group s primary offensive fighter for aerial defense and close air support. A race against time is under way for the US Navy to reach one of its downed fighter jets - before the Chinese get there first. The $100m F35-C plane came down in the South China Sea after what the Navy describes as a mishap during take-off from the USS Carl Vinson. USA - ZUMAz03_ 20220127_slz_z03_462 Copyright: xLockheedxMartinx

A US fighter jet crashes into the South China Sea. Recovery is extremely difficult. Nevertheless, experts expect a race between the US and China. Access to the latest military technology is too tempting for the Chinese military.

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Michael Radunski

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Last updated: 24. July 2025

Geopolitics Military Security South China Sea Technology
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