Two F-35s of the United States Air Force (USAF) made their entry into the skies of Bengaluru on the inaugural day of Aero India Monday. Developed by Lockheed Martin, the F-35 is said to be one of the most advanced fifth-generation fighter aircraft in the world. Sources in the government said that F-35 fighter jets have landed in India for the first time.
The two fighter jets arrived at Yelahanka Air Force Station after their respective journeys from Hill Air Force Base in Utah and Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. The two aircraft have been put on static display.