Will DOD need to start producing some medicines to protect troops?In some cases, it could be cheaper and safer for the military to manufacture medicines troops need.By Karen Jowers17 hours ago
Marine unit found metal shavings in F-35 fuel, plastic tool in wingIn a memo obtained by Defense News, a Marine Corps squadron commander raises the alarm about the quality of Lockheed Martin's new F-35C jets.By Stephen Losey5 days ago
Last Harrier mechanics finish training as Corps shifts to F-35According to the 2022 Marine Corps Aviation Plan, Harrier pilot training will end in 2024.By Todd South3 months ago
Passenger absolved of in-flight bomb hoax that prompted F-18 responseThe passenger, then 18, alleged the bomb threat was a joke.By Sarah Sicard3 months ago
Upgraded F-35 deliveries slipping to fall 2024, Lockheed saysIf the F-35 upgrades known as Technology Refresh 3 aren't ready for deliveries to resume in the third quarter, Lockheed said it may slow down production.By Stephen Losey3 months ago
New in 2024: F-35 program eyes key upgrade, delivery restartThe delays could have a cascading effect that hurts the Air Force’s ability to manage its units worldwide.By Stephen Losey4 months ago
New in 2024: Corps gets last 2 new Harrier pilots amid aviation revampThe Marine Corps already has deactivated some Harrier and Hornet squadrons as part of the transition to the F-35B and F-35C.By Irene Loewenson4 months ago
F-35 engine upgrade money could run out in months if budget not passedThe Pentagon has also paused negotiations on a performance-based logistics contract for the F-35 after cost and performance estimates underwhelmed.By Stephen Losey5 months ago
US launches airstrike on Syria site linked to Iranian-backed militantsThis is the second time in less than two weeks that the U.S. has bombed facilities linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press6 months ago
In close call with Marine F/A-18, private jet took ‘evasive action’Archived radio traffic indicates an air traffic controller in Austin was not clear about what the military jet’s pilot intended to do.By Irene Loewenson7 months ago
Sailors, Marines complete weekslong cleanup of F-35 crash site“It is purposeful, sometimes tedious work,” a Navy representative said of the effort to clear the site of contaminants from the aircraft crash.By Irene Loewenson7 months ago
Here’s a look at the military firepower the US is providing to IsraelThe buildup reflects U.S. concern that the deadly fighting between Hamas and Israel could escalate into a more dangerous regional conflict.By Tara Copp, AP7 months ago