Proposed defense bill would fund Golden Dome, next-gen fightersThe proposed NDAA would authorize $900.6 billion in discretionary defense spending in fiscal 2026, an $8 billion increase over DOD's budget request.By Stephen Losey9 days ago
Navy cannibalizing materiel for spare parts, watchdog saysBecause of delays relying on vendors, Navy maintainers have been forced to scavenge parts from submarines and grounded aircraft.By Riley Ceder2 months ago
Pentagon awards contract for newest F-35sWhen combined with another F-35 deal from December 2024, the Pentagon will pay Lockheed Martin about $24.3 billion for the 18th and 19th lots of the jets.By Stephen Losey3 months ago
Pentagon cuts back F-35 upgrades to slow schedule slips: AuditorsThe F-35's Block 4 upgrades are being trimmed back so the program can focus on what it can deliver in 2031.By Stephen Losey4 months ago
Navy awards Pratt $2.9B contract to build more F-35 enginesThese engines will go into new F-35s for the Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy, as well as partner nations.By Stephen Losey4 months ago
Lockheed eyes better stealth, unmanned option for F-35After losing the Air Force's next-generation fighter contract to Boeing, Lockheed Martin hopes to fold sixth-generation tech into the F-35.By Stephen Losey7 months ago
