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Maj. Kristen Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team commander with the 388th Fighter Wing, flies over the crowd during the Warriors Over the Wasatch Air and Space Show at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 25, 2022. (Senior Airman Erica Webster/Air Force)

Here’s what we know about F-35 ejection seat woes so far

Military officials won’t answer whether they’ve found the problem on any planes.

By Rachel S. Cohen and Stephen Losey

16 months ago

Supersonic speeds could cause big problems for the F-35′s stealth coating

Supersonic flight at the edge of the F-35 jet's flight envelope could cause structural damage or degrade its stealth coating, warn documents exclusively obtained by Defense News.

By Valerie Insinna and David B. Larter

4 years ago

Investigators report US military training range woes across Indo-Pacific region

A Defense Department Inspector General report this week warns that some ranges aren't equipped to train pilots for the future fight.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

5 years ago

Navy F-35C suffers first major airborne mishap

A F-35C engine sucked in parts of an airborne refueling basket last month, Navy officials said.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

5 years ago

This new ‘Top Gun 2’ promo will surprise you

Maverick is still the star, but his aircraft may be different from what many expected.

By Victoria Leoni

6 years ago

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