India, July 31 -- A US Navy F-35C Lightning II jet has reportedly crashed near the Leemore Air Station in Kings County, California. As per initial reports, police and fire officials have arrived at the scene of the crash.

"The pilot successfully ejected and is safe. There are no additional affected personnel," a statement from NAS Lemoore said. No further details on the crash were provided.

U.S. defense contractor Lockheed Martin, the maker of F-35 fighter jets did not immediately respond to a request for comment outside regular business hours.

The F-35C Lightning II aircraft is the world's only fifth-generation aircraft, as per the US Naval Academy.

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