F-35B Fighter Jets Get Laser Shock Peening Treatment for More Strength and Reliability

The fifth-generation F-35B fighter is a multi-role machine designed to operate from short-field austere bases and a range of aircraft carriers thanks to its short take-off and vertical landing capability. Recently, the U.S. Navy has verified a process that promises to strengthen the frame of F-35B fighters, making them more durable and reliable.