The U.S. is using carrier-based F-35C fighter jets to conduct deep stealth strikes inside Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury, bringing long-range, low-observable combat power directly from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. Operating from the sea, these jets can penetrate contested airspace and strike without relying on vulnerable regional bases, giving U.S. forces a more resilient way to sustain pressure against Iranian targets. Unlike other F-35 variants, the F-35C combines stealth with greater range and endurance, allowing it to operate deeper inside defended airspace and remain on station longer. This enables U.S. forces to strike high-value targets, track and disrupt air defenses, and maintain a steady operational tempo while reducing dependence on tankers and fixed infrastructure. Read full Naval News at this link …
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| An F-35C Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury against Iran. (Picture source: U.S. Department of War) |
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