For the first time, two F-35As have been operated from a highway to showcase enhanced tactical survivability of military assets during large-scale war.
Not only that, but this is "also a demonstration of the exciting development we have initiated within the military-air cooperation in the Nordic region," explained Major General Rolf Folland, Chief of the Royal Norwegian Air Force., making it one of the finest combat aircraft ever constructed, explains the Norwegian Air Force.
Maj. Gen. Folland explained that straight motorways, like in Finland, will help develop their "dispersal concept" for military assets in the future. According to Folland, the concept aims to increase the enemy's difficulty in attacking our aircraft when they are on the ground. For this concept to be successful, military leaders need to identify all potential scenarios and practice them thoroughly.
The pioneering event occurred at approximately 3:00 pm Norwegian time yesterday, with the fighter jets completing a joint training exercise with Finnish F-18s before landing on the unconventional runway. According to the Air Force's press release, this event shows that the Air Forces in the Nordic countries have significantly promoted increased cooperation.
After landing, the F-35s underwent "hotpit refueling" with the engines running. They then took off for new missions. According to Norwegian Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram, with Finland joining NATO and Sweden's impending membership, the Nordic countries are genuinely responsible for developing and coordinating NATO's deterrence in the northern regions.
So far this year, the F-35 nations have flown over 650,000 hours, with Norwegian aircraft accounting for over 20,000. Although the U.S. has previously landed F-35Bs on highways, these STOVL versions are designed for short takeoffs and vertical landings on aircraft carriers and roads.
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