An F-35C from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 lands on the flight deck of USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during flight deck and carrier air traffic control center certification. JPALS initial operational capability was declared following the successful installation, integration and flight certification of the first JPALS production unit aboard USS Carl Vinson in December 2020. JPALS is currently being deployed on all U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships. Japan joins the United Kingdom and Italy as foreign military sales customers to procure JPALS.

U.S. Navy photo