Thu Jul 31 05:25:46 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
An F-35 fighter jet crashed near Naval Air Station Lemoore in California on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. The pilot successfully ejected and is safe. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and no further details have been released. Lockheed Martin, the maker of the F-35, has yet to comment.
**News Article:**
**F-35 Fighter Jet Crashes in California; Pilot Ejects Safely**
*Lemoore, California -* A U.S. Navy F-35 fighter jet crashed near Naval Air Station Lemoore in central California on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. According to a statement released by the Naval Air Station, the pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft and is reported to be safe. No other personnel were affected by the incident.
The statement provided no further details regarding the circumstances of the crash. An investigation is currently underway to determine the cause. Lockheed Martin, the U.S. defense contractor responsible for manufacturing the F-35 fighter jets, has not yet issued a statement regarding the incident.
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