US F-35s, French Rafales fly joint exercises
19 May 2021
by Gareth Jennings
Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) and Dassault Rafale jets have begun flying joint exercises geared at enhancing fourth- and fifth-generation interoperability between the United States and France.
US F-35A and French Rafale fighters flying their first joint exercises geared at enhancing fourth and fifth generation integration, combat readiness, and fighting capabilities. Exercise ‘Atlantic Trident 21’ will also feature F-35B aircraft from the UK. (DVIDS)
Exercise ‘Atlantic Trident 21’, which will also feature F-35B aircraft from the United Kingdom, is being conducted out of Mont-de-Marsan Air Force Base from 17 to 28 May.