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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
F-35 program finishes years-late tests needed for full production
The complex simulations at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland were meant to test how well the F-35 would perform in real-world combat scenarios.
United Airlines eases job path for transitioning military pilots
Less turbulence: Airline touts 'pilot buddy' program, helping military pilots complete requirements they need for transition to civilian aviation.
By Karen Jowers
Northrop wins $705 million contract for F-35 air-to-ground weapon
The SiAW would strike enemy air defense targets on the ground, and the Air Force wants it to reach initial operational capability by 2026.
GAO blasts contractor-led F-35 maintenance as costly, slow
Without key technical data from F-35 manufacturer Lockheed Martin, GAO said military maintainers can't fix some parts — or even learn how to fix them.
Pilot of downed F-35 parachuted into residential backyard
The pilot “experienced a malfunction and was forced to eject” on Sunday, according to a situation report given to the Associated Press.
By James Pollard and Tara Copp, AP
Officials find debris from Marine Corps F-35 jet in South Carolina
Authorities found debris from a Marine Corps F-35 stealth fighter jet that crashed in South Carolina after the pilot ejected and parachuted to safety.
Kim arrives in Russian city for expected visit to fighter jet plant
The visit is one of several the North Korean leader is making on a days-long trip to Russia.
Upgraded F-35 deliveries could slip to June 2024
The F-35 Joint Program Office says the upgraded jet is showing software troubles in flight tests, prompting it to push the schedule back.
NATO member Norway to donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine
Norway would be the third country after the Netherlands and Denmark to donate F-16 planes.
By Jan M. Olsen, The Associated Press
The Netherlands and Denmark will give F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine
The Netherlands on Friday said the United States had given its approval to deliver Dutch F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine’s air force.
By Mike Corder