Royal Navy pilot conducts first F-35B Meteor missile release test
An F-35B has released an inert Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile from its internal weapons bay for the first time. The test is a small but welcome step in the long-delayed effort to integrate British weapons on the Lightning. The trial took place at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland on 7th October but was announced
The report was published on 06 de novembro de 2026 às 14:10 by Navy Lookout and is part of the World news coverage.
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It was first reported by Navy Lookout on 06 de novembro de 2026 às 14:10.
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