Why you can't shoot the F-35 down (even if you lock onto it)

Go to https://ground.news/Sandboxx to get a balanced perspective on military developments around the world. Subscribe through my link for 30% off unlimited access for just $5/month! --break-- The F-35 Lightning II is already well known for its stealth and advanced data fusion capabilities, but when it comes to defending against inbound surface-to-air missiles, the Joint Strike Fighter has another technological trick up its sleeve: the ALE-70 Towed Decoy. 📱 Follow Sandboxx News on social Twitter: https://twitter.com/sandboxxnews Instagram: https://instagram.com/sandboxxnews Facebook: https://facebook.com/sandboxxnews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews 📱 Follow Alex Hollings on social Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexHollings52 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexhollings52 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexHollings... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/alexhollings52 Citations: https://www.baesystems.com/en/product/anale55-fiberoptic-towed-decoy https://www.twz.com/27185/f-35s-most-sinister-capability-are-towed-decoys-that-unreel-from-inside-its-stealthy-skin https://www.baesystems.com/en/article/bae-systems-to-develop-advanced-decoy-countermeasures-to-protect-aircraft-from-future-threats https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/ALE-55-Towed-Fighter-Decoys-for-US-Navy-Australia-05385/ https://web.archive.org/web/20100102085234/http://baesystems.com/ProductsServices/bae_prod_eis_fotd.html https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/raytheons-ale50-little-buddy-decoys-02573/ https://web.archive.org/web/20211208141345/https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/raytheon-repairs-towed-decoys-for-super-hornets/ https://www.militaryaerospace.com/rf-analog/article/14034871/electronic-warfare-ew-towed-decoy-dualband https://www.emsopedia.org/entries/towed-decoys/#:~:text=The%20first%20generation%20of%20the,aircraft%20from%20radar%2Dguided%20missiles. https://warriormaven.com/air/f-35-combat-missions-now-have-operational-threat-library-mission-data-files https://theaviationist.com/2022/11/29/take-a-look-at-these-photos-of-an-f-35-flying-with-the-ale-70-towed-decoy-door-open/ https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/australia-ale-70-radio-frequency-countermeasures-rfcm