A part of the F-35's ground attack mission includes close air support. Of course, the F-35 also has massive drawbacks there as well. In terms of force projecti

A part of the F-35's ground attack mission includes close air support. Of course, the F-35 also has massive drawbacks there as well. In terms of force projection, it's the ability to shut down the enemy's close air support while providing it to your side which is part of the whole point of air superiority.