March 29, 2024

Aging Aircraft Forces Trips to the ‘Boneyard’

Lives for older aircraft are being stretched as waits have lengthened for delivery of the F-35 series.

Allied Air Strikes on IS Continue

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Photos capture life aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier where US fighter jets launch to fight the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq .

US, European Defense Sales Slide, Russia’s Up

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Focus is on budgets, as U.S. defense sales slip yet again and Pentagon struggles to rein in spending.

Pentagon Looks to Lose 20 Percent of Its Top Brass

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As Defense Sec’y Chuck Hagel warns of continued budget threats to top personnel, the Pentagon readies a consolidated health care program to save $2.4 billion.

To the Danger Zone

Lockheed plans to aggressively test JSF this year.

JSF Shows Its Rack(s)

Stealth fighter can ditch its covertness to carry more weapons.