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F-35 upgrades slip to 2024, drawing lawmaker’s ire

“We currently are paying for a great capability, but we’re currently only getting a good capability fielded,” subcommittee chairman Rep. Rob Wittman said.

By Stephen Losey

3 days ago

In Utah, one airman’s trashed F-35 is another’s training aid

“It’s a neat opportunity for us to get nice, new toys — even if they’re garbage.”

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 days ago

Vibrations caused another F-35 engine to fail before Texas mishap

The March 2020 engine failure led to an investigation into the vibration problem. Neither was immediately disclosed.

By Stephen Losey

5 days ago

Securing the future by investing in the present

Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall recently expressed worry about the Pentagon’s decision to not move forward with a new engine for the F-35.

By Deborah Lee James

9 days ago

US Air Force pursues major aircraft retirements in 2024

The Air Force wants to speed up efforts to become a more modern force, with new aircraft and research into technology such as drone wingmen.

By Stephen Losey

3 weeks ago

Lockheed: F-35 deliveries can’t resume until mishap investigation done

Lockheed Martin also previewed its plans for updating existing fighters with the hardware and software upgrades known as Technology Refresh 3.

By Stephen Losey

2 months ago