F-35 May Not Be Suitable for Combat Before 2022
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An oversight group finds the F-35 may not be suitable for combat before 2022, reports DoD Buzz. The airframe still has unresolved problems and maintenance and technical glitches to solve.
DoD to start test of the F-35 helmet that won’t kill pilots on ejection, reports Ars Technica. The risk of neck damage on ejection has kept pilots under 136 pounds grounded.
Rep. Mac Thornberry’s acquisition reform bill is a bold and innovative attempt to inject speed and agility into DoD’s procurement of major weapons systems, says Breaking Defense.
Russia starts to pull troops out of Syria on Putin’s order, reports Military.com. The timing allows Russia to cash in on gains made there and reduce further risks in the conflict.
The Air Force launches a study to find the A-10 Thunderbolt II’s replacement, The Aviationist reports.
Navy’s concerns again cited as a reason to rein in drilling off Virginia’s coast, reports PilotOnline.com.
An NFL exec for the first time acknowledges a link between football-related concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy, reports International Business Times.
