The decision came almost six months after the F-35 finished a series of Joint Simulation Environment tests. The Navy's fiscal 2025 budget request prioritizes near-term readiness and lethality and delays a number of larger, longer-term modernization programs. The nation's only joint Veterans Affairs and Defense Department health care center began using a new compatible medical records system on Saturday. The military services on Friday will lay out plans to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for addressing safety concerns stemming from a fatal 2023 crash. The jet “experienced an incident involving collapse of the nose landing gear” on Jan. 26, a Marine spokeswoman said. The passenger, then 18, alleged the bomb threat was a joke. If the F-35 upgrades known as Technology Refresh 3 aren't ready for deliveries to resume in the third quarter, Lockheed said it may slow down production. A handheld flashlight was sucked into the F-35's inlet engine during a maintenance ground run. The delays could have a cascading effect that hurts the Air Force’s ability to manage its units worldwide. Rules will require more more transparency, helping consumers avoid paying for add-ons they don't want or need. Load More