Navy arms amphibs with 13 F-35s, changes future attack tactics
By Kris Osborn | Warrior Maven
The Navy has ushered in a new era in amphibious warfare operations.
Launching a massive, fast-paced air assault from the sea, providing close-air support for amphibious assault forces, and bringing forward-operating surveillance and networking technology to maritime warfare are all part of the changing operational calculus introduced by adding F-35s to maritime attack.
With the goal of refining and preparing for these kinds of emerging maritime combat tactics, a high-tech U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship recently completed a deployment mission armed with as many as 13 F-35s.
https://www.foxnews.com/tech/navy-arms-amphibs-with-13-f-35s-changes-future-attack-tactics
