Every Kind of F-35 Has Now Seen Combat

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Conducts First Combat Mission Targeting Houthis in Yemen

Every variant of the U.S. military's F-35 fighter has now experienced combat after a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B conducted its first strike mission against Houthi rebels in Yemen on Dec. 15.

The Pentagon confirmed the combat debut of the F-35B, which is the Marine Corps' short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) variant of the fighter jet. The F-35B is designed to operate from amphibious assault ships, providing the Marines with a stealthy, advanced fighter that can be deployed anywhere in the world.

The F-35B has completed its combat debut, adding to the F-35's growing list of accomplishments

The F-35B's combat debut is a significant milestone for the F-35 program and the U.S. military. The F-35 is the most advanced fighter jet in the world, and it is designed to replace a wide range of legacy fighters and attack aircraft.

The F-35 has been in development for several years, and it has been plagued by delays and cost overruns. However, the F-35 is now finally entering service with the U.S. military and its allies.

The F-35 has already seen combat in the Middle East, where it has been used to strike ISIS targets in Syria and Iraq. The F-35B's combat debut in Yemen is a further sign that the F-35 is ready for combat operations.