Six aircraft arrived for the opening of OT-1 (first phase of operational testing) on May 18, 2015 aboard the USS Wasp.
Prior to visiting the USS WASP to view the operational tests of the F-35B, a visit to Beaufort Marine Corps Air Station set the stage.
The USN, the USMC, the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy are all pursuing new carrier programs designed to thrive, not just survive in 21st century operations.
The B-3 will enter a fleet in the midst of a revolution in air combat affairs.
The ecosystem which synergistically interacts with the coming and evolution of the F-35 global fleet is what Plan Jericho is all about.
The Australian Minister of Defence embraces a fifth generation warfare approach for the Australian forces.
Slideshow:Visiting HMS Queen Elizabeth
The warfighting centers (MAWTS-1, Nellis and Fallon) were interactively working together and with allies to shape the way ahead.