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Defense bill would cut F-35 purchases in 2025, delay deliveries

Key lawmakers grew frustrated with the F-35 program earlier this year, as critical upgrades stalled and jets piled up at Lockheed Martin's Texas factory.

By Stephen Losey

8 hours ago

Marine Corps F-35C notches first overseas combat strike

Marine F-35C pilots hit Houthi positions being used to target military and civilian vessels in the Red Sea area.

3 weeks ago

Could a fighter jet software upgrade have saved this pilot’s life?

The Navy has declined to answer questions about a fatal Super Hornet crash, and whether a safety system could have saved the pilot's life.

By Diana Stancy

3 weeks ago

Marine pilot loses command after ejecting from F-35B that kept flying

Col. Charles "Tre" Del Pizzo said the commandant of the Marine Corps ordered his removal from command after reviewing the crash investigation.

By Stephen Losey

6 weeks ago

Lockheed feels financial pinch from F-35 upgrade, contract delays

Lockheed Martin expects to deliver dozens more jets than usual starting in 2025 as it works through a backlog.

By Stephen Losey

7 weeks ago

Lockheed names software specialist as new head of F-35 jet program

The change comes as software troubles with the F-35's Technology Refresh 3 program led to a year-long delivery halt for the Joint Strike Fighter.

By Stephen Losey

2 months ago