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The US Navy reported on Thursday that an F-35 fighter jetcrashed in California during a training exercise.
The aircraft went down near Marine Corps Air Station Lemooreat 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, with the pilot ejecting safely.
Valued at $100 million, the jet belonged to Strike FighterSquadron 125 (VF-125), known as the "Rough Raiders," which trainspilots and aircrew as the fleet replacement squadron.
This marks the second F-35 crash this year. In January, anF-35A assigned to the Air Force went down during a training mission at EielsonAir Force Base in Alaska; the pilot survived.
The F-35, a fifth-generation fighter jet and one of theworld’s most advanced warplanes, remains a key element of the US military’sfleet.
Manufactured by Lockheed Martin, it is recognized for itsadvanced stealth and combat capabilities. According to the company, more than17 countries participate in the F-35 program. However, the jet has facedincreased scrutiny in recent years over maintenance and readiness issues.
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