The U.S. Navy Sent F-35C Fighters to China's 'Backyard'

Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Navy has relocated Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 and Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30 to Iwakuni, Japan, bolstering its presence in the Indo-Pacific.

-VFA 147 operates the F-35C Lightning II stealth fighter, designed for carrier operations, while VRM 30 flies the CMV-22B Osprey tiltrotor helicopter.

-This move underscores the U.S. commitment to defending Japan and maintaining regional stability. Japan, a key U.S. ally, hosts these advanced aircraft...