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Final Marine Harrier pilots finish training, set to join last squadron
Both pilots will report to Marine Attack Squadron 223, also known as “the Bulldogs.”
By Zamone Perez
Marine F-35C used for Top Gun training takes a nosedive while parked
The jet “experienced an incident involving collapse of the nose landing gear” on Jan. 26, a Marine spokeswoman said.
Legal challenges may nullify military votes for Trump in 2 primaries
Will your absentee vote for Trump be counted if he's kicked off the ballot in Colorado or Maine?
By Karen Jowers
Passenger absolved of in-flight bomb hoax that prompted F-18 response
The passenger, then 18, alleged the bomb threat was a joke.
By Sarah Sicard
Upgraded F-35 deliveries slipping to fall 2024, Lockheed says
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.
Misplaced flashlight in F-35 engine results in $4 million in damage
A handheld flashlight was sucked into the F-35's inlet engine during a maintenance ground run.
By Sarah Sicard
New in 2024: F-35 program eyes key upgrade, delivery restart
The delays could have a cascading effect that hurts the Air Force’s ability to manage its units worldwide.
F-35 engine upgrade money could run out in months if budget not passed
The Pentagon has also paused negotiations on a performance-based logistics contract for the F-35 after cost and performance estimates underwhelmed.
US quickly updated Israeli F-35s after Hamas attack, officials say
Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Va., said the F-35 program has moved at "breakneck speed" to get capabilities and spare parts to Israel's fighter jets.
Newest F-35s stalled by slow production of key parts
“The hardware is good,” Lt. Gen. Michael Schmidt said. “It’s the rate at which they’re producing them to meet our production and retrofit needs."
Trump hints at expanded role for military. US law has few guardrails.
The Insurrection Act allows presidents to call on reserve or active-duty military units to respond to unrest, an authority that's not reviewable.
By Gary Fields