Glitchy Gun, Low Availability Rates Plague F-35, DoD Weapons Tester Finds
The Marine variant has a shorter-than-expected service life, while the Air Force version's cannon has alignment issues.
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Metallic 3D Printing May Revolutionize Maintenance for F-22 Raptor
Last month, a metallic 3D-printed bracket was installed for the first time on an operational F-22 at Hill AFB in Utah.
Search Launched After French Mirage Fighter Jet Disappears
A French fighter jet carrying two pilots disappeared from radar screens Wednesday near the Swiss border in a snowstorm.
First Female Air Force F-35 Test Pilot Marks Mission Milestone
Maj. Rachael Winiecki, of the 461st Flight Test Squadron, became the first female test pilot to lead an F-35 mission.
Navy's F-35C on Track to Be Combat Ready Next Month
The U.S. Navy is on track to reach critical milestones and declare its F-35 Joint Strike Fighters ready for combat next month...
Navy Achieves New F-35 Fighter Jet Milestone on USS Carl Vinson
The Strike Fighter Squadron 147 "Argonauts" completed carrier qualifications Wednesday.
GAO: Pentagon's Aircraft Readiness Goals Are a Stretch
The GAO told lawmakers the Navy and Marine Corps may have difficulty meeting Mattis' goal of an 80 percent readiness rate.
Air Force Proposes F-35 Fighters Be Stationed at Tyndall
The U.S. Air Force plans to refurbish Tyndall in hopes of stationing three squadron's worth of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters.
Report Blames F-22 Belly Skid on Human Error
Investigators attributed the accident largely to human error with a number of factors at play.
2 Veterans Dead After Plane Crashes in Texas, Officials Say
The vintage P-51D Mustang fighter crashed into an apartment complex but no one on the ground was injured.
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Man Shot and Killed at Naval Air Station After Busting Through Gate
A man attempted to smash through a security gate, then charged personnel on foot.
Air Force's 1st Female Demo Team Commander Relieved After 2 Weeks
The 20th Fighter Wing commander said Capt. Zoe Kotnik had "made mistakes."
Retired General: Train, Pay Army and Marine Infantry as an Elite Force
Army and Marine infantry may be moving closer to being transformed into an elite force, much like the 75th Ranger Regiment.
Sailor's Combat Death Leads to Navy-Wide Policy Changes
The changes come after a sailor who was denied a chance to pursue a career as an officer died on a deployment to Syria.
Who Urinated in Her Boots? Mystery at Military Base Leads to Claims of Cover-Up
The defiling of Pineda's boots has led to allegations that high-ranking officers tried to bury the incident.