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Lockheed Martin's F-35A makes ADEX 2017 debut appearance.
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ADEX 2017
Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition 17 - 22 October 2017 Seoul Airbase - Republic of Korea |
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Lockheed Martin's F-35A makes ADEX 2017 debut appearance
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Among many other aircraft, the US Air Force is presenting for the first time its latest fifth-generation fighter, the F-35A Lightning II, at ADEX aerospace and defense exhibition, being held at Seoul Airbase, South Korea, from 17-22 October.
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 One of the two F-35A Lightning II fighter jets being showcased at ADEX 2017 |
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Gen. Terrence J. O'Shaughnessy, Pacific Air Forces commander, spoke of the strength of the U.S.-South Korea alliance amid regional tensions at the 20th International Aerospace Symposium Oct. 16, 2017.
The general notably highlighted significant advancements in that relationship which allowed further coalition interoperability. “We are in the process of rapidly advancing our integration with the next [generation] of fighter aircraft, the F-35,” he said. “Game-changing, networked technologies like these, combined with our amazing U.S. Air Force and [South Korean] Airmen, provide our militaries with the competitive advantage we have today and will continue to need into the future.” By early next year, South Korean air force maintainers and pilots will be training to operate the F-35. Two F-35s and their crews traveled from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, to participate in the week’s events, a first for the Seoul ADEX, and further demonstration of the U.S. commitment to the alliance and the safety and security of the region, he said. |
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