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Senators detail desired missile defense elements for Trump’s Iron Dome

Two senators introduced a bill that would authorize $19.5 billion for fiscal 2026 to build out Trump's "Iron Dome for America."

By Jen Judson

5 weeks ago

Key tests for latest F-35s will begin in 2026, two years after rollout

This is the latest in a series of delays for the Lockheed Martin-made fighter, causing modernization efforts to slip further behind.

By Stephen Losey

6 weeks ago

Islamic Resistance in Iraq blamed for fatal drone attack on US troops

Sunday's drone attack on the Tower 22 base in Jordan killed three U.S. soldiers.

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press

14 months ago

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.

By Stephen Losey

14 months ago

A third ‘Top Gun’ movie is in the works

Paramount recently announced it reached a deal for “Top Gun 3.”

By Sarah Sicard

14 months ago

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."

By Stephen Losey

15 months ago

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.

By Stephen Losey

16 months ago

Philippines rethinks military modernization plan after China clashes

Lawmakers have relayed support in passing supplemental budgets for intelligence and materiel acquisitions related to South China Sea operations.

By Leilani Chavez

17 months ago

Sailors, Marines complete weekslong cleanup of F-35 crash site

“It is purposeful, sometimes tedious work,” a Navy representative said of the effort to clear the site of contaminants from the aircraft crash.

By Irene Loewenson

17 months ago

Sailors, Marines are helping clean up wreckage of crashed F-35 jet

Hundreds of people from various agencies are helping recover what’s left of the aircraft and clean up the area where a Marine F-35 jet crashed Sept. 17.

By Irene Loewenson

18 months ago

2 Marines of ‘MARSOC 3’ likely will retire with honorable discharges

In February, Gunnery Sgts. Josh Negron and Danny Draher were acquitted of manslaughter but convicted of drinking in violation of an order.

By Irene Loewenson

20 months ago

Corps won’t dismiss drinking convictions of 2 ‘MARSOC 3′ Raiders

Gunnery Sgts. Danny Draher and Josh Negron in February were found not guilty of more serious charges, including homicide.

By Irene Loewenson

21 months ago

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Senators detail desired missile defense elements for Trump’s Iron Dome

Two senators introduced a bill that would authorize $19.5 billion for fiscal 2026 to build out Trump's "Iron Dome for America."

Key tests for latest F-35s will begin in 2026, two years after rollout

This is the latest in a series of delays for the Lockheed Martin-made fighter, causing modernization efforts to slip further behind.

Islamic Resistance in Iraq blamed for fatal drone attack on US troops

Sunday's drone attack on the Tower 22 base in Jordan killed three U.S. soldiers.

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.

A third ‘Top Gun’ movie is in the works

Paramount recently announced it reached a deal for “Top Gun 3.”

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.

Philippines rethinks military modernization plan after China clashes

Lawmakers have relayed support in passing supplemental budgets for intelligence and materiel acquisitions related to South China Sea operations.

Sailors, Marines complete weekslong cleanup of F-35 crash site

“It is purposeful, sometimes tedious work,” a Navy representative said of the effort to clear the site of contaminants from the aircraft crash.

Sailors, Marines are helping clean up wreckage of crashed F-35 jet

Hundreds of people from various agencies are helping recover what’s left of the aircraft and clean up the area where a Marine F-35 jet crashed Sept. 17.

2 Marines of ‘MARSOC 3’ likely will retire with honorable discharges

In February, Gunnery Sgts. Josh Negron and Danny Draher were acquitted of manslaughter but convicted of drinking in violation of an order.

Corps won’t dismiss drinking convictions of 2 ‘MARSOC 3′ Raiders

Gunnery Sgts. Danny Draher and Josh Negron in February were found not guilty of more serious charges, including homicide.

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