Congress offers procurement boost for F-35 jets in FY24 spending billThe U.S. Air Force would receive enough money to buy 51 F-35As in fiscal 2024 under the compromise defense spending bill lawmakers released.By Stephen Losey and Rachel S. Cohen7 days ago
Alaska-based airman killed in workplace accidentStaff Sgt. Charles Crumlett, 25, of Streamwood, Illinois, died Friday after being injured in what the Air Force called a "workplace incident."By Courtney Mabeus-Brown11 days ago
F-35 upgrade delays prompt US Air Force to scale back jet purchasesThe Pentagon stopped accepting deliveries of the newest F-35 Joint Strike Fighters in summer 2023 as software problems snarled the jets' latest upgrades.By Stephen Losey2 weeks ago
Joint VA/DOD medical site launches new health records systemThe nation's only joint Veterans Affairs and Defense Department health care center began using a new compatible medical records system on Saturday.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Turkey F-16 sale to proceed after Senate voteThe Senate overwhelmingly rejected a resolution to block the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey after Ankara approved Sweden's NATO accession.By Bryant Harris4 weeks ago
Military prepares to brief a plan to get its V-22 Ospreys flying againThe military services on Friday will lay out plans to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for addressing safety concerns stemming from a fatal 2023 crash.4 weeks ago