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US says it will return to Chad for talks to keep troops in the country
The U.S. said last month it was withdrawing most of its 100 troops from Chad after the government questioned the legality of their operations.
By Francis Kokutse, The Associated Press
US envoys work for scale-down of Israel-Hamas war
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin discussed with Israeli leaders ways to scale back major combat operations in Gaza.
By Tara Copp and Melanie Lidman
US military leaders press Israel to shift from major combat
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. CQ Brown will join Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for meetings in Israel.
By Tara Copp, AP
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."
Upgraded F-35s fly with partial software as DOD hunts for delivery fix
The first TR-3 F-35's initial checkout flight comes as the Joint Program Office hunts for a way to accelerate deliveries, perhaps using interim software.
Joint Chiefs chairman hopeful about resuming military talks with China
Gen. CQ Brown says he has conveyed his desire to restart the dialogue in a letter to his Chinese counterpart, and that he’s “hopeful.”
Navy joins other services in allowing cammies for Pentagon sailors
The Navy Working Uniform Type III is now authorized as an alternative uniform for sailors at the Pentagon – except for Fridays.
By Diana Stancy