Summary and Key Points: Italy is expanding its defense capabilities by purchasing 25 additional F-35 ... aircraft by 2029, further bolstering Italy’s defense. Last week, an Italian aircraft ...

F-35 named after P-38 Lightning ... two Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers, and the Italian Navy has F-35Cs on its flagship Cavour aircraft carrier.

The F-35C Lightning II is the U.S. Navy’s first low-observable carrier-based aviation platform. The F-35 is being purchased ... British and Italian aircraft carriers.