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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 34th Fighter Squadron receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender aircraft over Poland, Feb. 24, 2022. The F-35A aircraft affords NATO leaders the flexibility to project power and assert air dominance in highly contested environments. (Senior Airman Joseph Barron/Air Force)

One-third of F-35s could be delivered before operational testing is complete

Much of the increase in costs of the F-35's Block 4 modernization effort was because the Technology Refresh 3 effort has proven to be more complicated than expected, GAO said.

By Stephen Losey

14 months ago

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Anthony Farnsworth of the 419th Operations Support Squadron adjusts an F-35 helmet during an optical fit training at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, on July 10, 2021. Each helmet is inspected every 105 days and has a 120-day fit check to ensure its functionality and safety. (Senior Airman Erica Webster/Air Force)

F-35 helmets that fix ‘green glow’ are on their way — but not to the Air Force

Aviators first reported green glow was an issue on the F-35 in 2012.

By Rachel S. Cohen

18 months ago

To get F-35 performance-based logistics contract, Lockheed will have to give up tech data

Lockheed has been angling for an F-35 performance-based logistics contract for three years, but it will come with strings attached.

By Valerie Insinna

21 months ago

Five F-35 issues have been downgraded, but they remain unsolved

Five of the 13 major technical issues first revealed by Defense News have been downgraded in the last year.

By Aaron Mehta, Valerie Insinna and David B. Larter

3 years ago

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