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F-35: development as an intercontinental ballistic anti-missile aircraft?

It would be possible thanks to the on-board sensors

Among the new features of the new US missile defense strategy is the possibility of using the Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft as a platform to intercept the intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM). An idea that will allow the USAF (US Air Force) to identify the way to integrate the fifth generation aircraft in the defense system, starting from a very advanced base thanks to the technologically advanced...

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Washington, USA, 01/24/2019 09:02
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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