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F-35 Arctic Operations

The F-35's capability to operate in Arctic conditions, including its certification for such operations and the challenges it faces in extreme cold.

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Jan 13, 2026
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How well does the F35 operate in the extreme cold of Alaska?

The F-35 has been repeatedly tested and deployed in Alaska’s extreme cold and, while the jet is broadly certified for Arctic operations after climatic testing, real-world winters have exposed specific...