Military bases teem with PFAS — there’s still no firm plan for cleanupExcessive levels of toxic PFAS chemicals have been detected at 80% of active and decommissioned military bases.By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey, Grist6 days 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 Losey6 days ago
Navy ‘urgently’ needs to fix new Hawaii water issues, lawmaker saysOfficials are trying to determine why there's an oily sheen and chemical taste in tap water.By Karen Jowers3 months ago
Helicopter with 5 Marines aboard goes missing over CaliforniaThe Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 were flying a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from southern Nevada to San Diego.By Irene Loewenson3 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
Air Force ends effort to recover final member of downed Osprey’s crewMaj. Eric "Doc" Spendlove's body remains missing.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown4 months ago
US Marines test radars, networks for expeditionary base operationsThe 31st MEU continued the Marine Corps' push to experiment with expeditionary advanced base operations during its two deployments in 2023.By Megan Eckstein4 months ago
Taiwan reports China sent 4 suspected spy balloons over the islandTaiwan’s Defense Ministry says China sent four balloons over the island, three of which passed near a key air force base.4 months ago
New in 2024: Marines build 3rd Littoral Regiment to fight peer threatsAnother littoral regiment is planned for Guam in 2025.By Todd South4 months ago
New in 2024: Testing to decide future of new Marine landing shipThe landing ship medium will be the Corps' first modern stern landing vessel.By Todd South4 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
US envoys work for scale-down of Israel-Hamas warU.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin discussed with Israeli leaders ways to scale back major combat operations in Gaza.By Tara Copp and Melanie Lidman5 months ago