F-35 deliveries resume, but upgrade delays have ripple effects“Don’t think that the TR-3 problems are over,” said Gen. James Hecker, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe.By Stephen Losey6 days ago
Marines sink moving vessel at sea with new missile in Pacific trainingThe missile gives users better standoff and true "fire and forget" capabilities.By Todd South4 weeks ago
House shoots down amendment to cut F-35 purchaseMeanwhile, there's talk of authorizing the defense secretary to seize Lockheed Martin's intellectual property.By Bryant Harris4 weeks 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 Losey3 months ago
Marine Corps delays 1st deployment of new heavy-lift helicopter to 2026The Corps previously had planned to deploy the King Stallion with a Marine expeditionary unit in 2025.By Irene Loewenson4 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 Losey6 months ago