Belgian Air Force’s First F-35A Rolls Out at Lockheed Martin
he aircraft will be delivered to the air force in the coming year and is set to be based at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, to facilitate pilot and maintainer training.
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GAO Advocates Separate Program for F-35 Engine Upgrades
The F-35 aircraft program, which faces a cost overrun of $183 billion and is more than a decade behind schedule, needs greater congressional oversight, the agency said.
Pentagon Temporarily Halts F-35 Deliveries Due to Chinese Parts
Defense officials temporarily halted deliveries of Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II after discovering that parts of the fighter jets were made from an alloy made in China, potentially in violation of DOD acquisition policy.
Navy Launches F-35 Recovery Efforts Following ‘Landing Mishap’
The U.S. Navy has launched a salvage operation in the South China Sea in an attempt to retrieve a F-35C that went down into the South China Sea during a “landing mishap” earlier this week.
U.S. Navy Pilot Ejects During F-35C ‘Landing Mishap’
An investigation has been launched into the incident that injured seven sailors on board the USS Carl Vinson.
