Marine squadron conducts its final Harrier flight in switch to F-35The North Carolina-based attack squadron flew its final Harrier flight May 29.By Todd South4 weeks ago
Maintenance costs will spike as militaries add advanced planes: ReportAdvanced jets like the F-35 have stealth coatings, unique materials and cutting-edge technologies that take more work to maintain, driving up costs.By Stephen Losey6 weeks ago
Pentagon silent, aviation experts baffled by Trump’s fighter comments“President Trump appears to have been speculating out loud about future airplanes that, as far as I know, don’t exist," said former SECAF Frank Kendall.By Stephen Losey7 weeks ago
Air Force One greeted by fighter escorts during Trump’s Mideast visitLike Saudi Arabia did a day earlier, Qatar gave Trump's Air Force One a ceremonial escort from its F-15 fighter jets — an exceptionally rare sight.7 weeks ago
With new jets, Marines need new weapons for future fightsMarine aviation leaders are looking for upgraded weapons and munitions options for the Corps' growing fleet of F-35B and F-35C fighter jets.By Todd South2 months ago
Gen. Dan Caine sworn in as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of StaffCaine will serve the remainder of the four-year term of Gen. CQ Brown, who was fired by President Trump nearly two months ago.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press3 months ago