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Marines reopen second WWII-era airfield to prep for future combat
The opening of the North Carolina airfield follows the service’s June recertification of an airfield on the Pacific island of Peleliu.
By Todd South
US quickly updated Israeli F-35s after Hamas attack, officials say
Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Va., said the F-35 program has moved at "breakneck speed" to get capabilities and spare parts to Israel's fighter jets.
Newest F-35s stalled by slow production of key parts
“The hardware is good,” Lt. Gen. Michael Schmidt said. “It’s the rate at which they’re producing them to meet our production and retrofit needs."
US pilot safely ejects in F-16 crash off South Korea
The unidentified pilot was recovered by South Korean maritime forces and was “awake and in stable condition,” the 8th Fighter Wing said.
By The Associated Press Staff
Stalled F-35 upgrades will delay next improvements, Wittman warns
The congressman also worries the latest TR-3 deadline of mid-2024 could slip further: “I want to be positive, but call me skeptical."
Upgraded F-35s fly with partial software as DOD hunts for delivery fix
The first TR-3 F-35's initial checkout flight comes as the Joint Program Office hunts for a way to accelerate deliveries, perhaps using interim software.
US launches airstrike on Syria site linked to Iranian-backed militants
This is the second time in less than two weeks that the U.S. has bombed facilities linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press