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Air Force looks to create single ‘Frankenplane’ from 2 damaged F-35s
The jet is set for completion in March 2025.
By Zamone Perez
The Netherlands and Denmark will give F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine
The Netherlands on Friday said the United States had given its approval to deliver Dutch F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine’s air force.
By Mike Corder
China sends ships and fighter jets toward Taiwan in new show of force
Taiwan's defense ministry says China sent navy ships and a large group of fighter jets toward Taiwan.
US sending F-16 fighter jets to protect ships from Iranian seizures
A senior defense official says the U.S. is beefing up its use of fighter jets around the strategic Strait of Hormuz to protect ships from Iranian seizures.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
F-16 pilot calls the fighter jets sought by Ukraine ‘easy to fly’
U.S. Air Force Capt. David Brown, who's an F-16 pilot, said at the Paris Air Show this week that training takes about a year for American military pilots.
How US support for pilot training could pave path to F-16s for Ukraine
President Joe Biden endorsed plans to train Ukrainian pilots on U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets at the Group of Seven Summit, according to U.S. officials.
By Lolita C. Baldor, AP and Tara Copp, AP
Air Force jets intercept Russian aircraft near Alaska
The Russian activity in the North American ADIZ was not seen as provocative.
Pentagon lacks big picture for fighter jet procurement, watchdog says
The Pentagon plans to spend about $100 billion in the next five years to modernize its tactical aviation fleets.
Congress needs to do better by troops deployed during holidays
Deployment during the holidays takes a toll on American service members.
By Jason Beardsley
Pentagon rejects Poland’s offer to transfer fighter fleet for Ukraine
The Pentagon rejected Poland's offer to transfer its MiG-29 fighter jets to the U.S., who would have then given them to Ukraine.
Officials: Damaged US Navy sub struck underwater mountain
The collision caused a small number of moderate and minor injuries to the crew.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press