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NORAD Integrates F-35 Stealth Fighter in First North American Defense Exercise

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has successfully completed its first operational exercise featuring the F-35 fighter jet. This crucial test, known as Amalgam Dart, involved U.S. Air Force F-35s operating alongside Canadian CF-18s in the Arctic. The exercise aimed to integrate the fifth-generation stealth aircraft into the continental air defense network. It specifically tested the F-35's advanced capabilities in a realistic scenario against potential threats. This event marks a significant milestone as Canada prepares to acquire its own fleet of F-35s to defend North American airspace.

Official Source: https://ottawacitizen.com/public-service/defence-watch/norad-f-35-figher-jet-north-america