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F-35 Fighter Jet Crashes Near Lemoore Air Station, Pilot Ejects Safely.
ByAinvest
Thursday, Jul 31, 2025 1:33 am ET1min read
An F-35 fighter jet has crashed near Naval Air Station Lemoore in California. The pilot ejected safely and there were no additional casualties. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Lockheed Martin, the manufacturer of the F-35, has not commented on the incident.
An F-35 fighter jet has crashed near Naval Air Station Lemoore in California. The pilot ejected safely and there were no additional casualties. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Lockheed Martin, the manufacturer of the F-35, has not commented on the incident.The crash occurred on Wednesday evening, around 6:30 pm, according to a Navy press statement. The aircraft was assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron VF-125, known as the “Rough Raiders,” which is responsible for training F-35 pilots. The incident is being investigated by the Navy and is a developing story.
This is not the first time an F-35 has crashed. In early 2025, an F-35A crashed in Alaska. In previous years, F-35s have crashed in South Carolina, Japan, and during aircraft carrier operations. The recent incidents have renewed scrutiny of the F-35 program, which has faced criticism for its high costs and technical challenges.
Lockheed Martin, the manufacturer of the F-35, has not commented on the latest incident. The company has faced criticism for the F-35's high costs and technical issues. Despite these challenges, the F-35 remains a key component of many air forces, including those of the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Italy, and Australia.
The recent crashes may lead to increased scrutiny, stricter safety checks, and temporary training reviews. However, most partner countries continue to support the program due to the aircraft's strategic importance.
References:
[1] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/fresh-f-35-fighter-jet-crash-in-california-raises-new-questions-after-uk-jet-leaves-india-following-month-long-grounding/articleshow/123010729.cms
[2] https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/30/us/us-navy-f35-crash-california-intl-hnk-ml
[3] https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/f-35-fighter-jet-crashes-california-pilot-ejects-safely-2025-07-31/
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