March 29, 2024

‘Freedom of Navigation Operations’ in South China Sea

South China Sea

US “conducting routine operations in the South China Sea in accordance with international law,” 12 nautical miles from China’s contested barrier island reclamation.

DOT&E Report Says F-35s Not Combat Ready

Attack Aircraft

The Pentagon report found the Marine’s trials showed its first six F35s not combat ready, although public reports during May’s trials were positive.