F-35 on the International Stage
The US Air Force F-35 JSF is on its way to the Paris Air Show and the international stage. The show will be the jet’s first opportunity for international audiences to witness its aerodynamic capabilities.
Hypoxia Incidents Under Review by F-35 Team
The F-35 Joint Program Office team is reviewing the apparent hypoxia incidents that recently occurred with pilots at Luke Air Force Base. JPO experts say they will share whatever information they glean across the F-35 enterprise and with partner nations.
Next Gen Jammer Passes Review at Pax
The Next Generation Jammer program has passed its design review during recent testing at NAS Pax River, NAVAIR officials say.
McConnell Suggests Garland for FBI
McConnell, refused to schedule hearings last year for Obama’s Supreme Court nominee, Merrick Garland, now suggests Trump appoint Garland as an apolitical director of the FBI.
Concerns Mount Over Vulnerability to Cyberattacks
The US is increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks as Russia & China advance their cyber-warfare and cyber-espionage capabilities to challenge the US. Already classified military hardware data has been stolen.
US to Sell Anti-Radiation Missiles to Australia
The State Department approves a $138 billion sale of 110 anti-radiation missiles to Australia to arm its Boeing EA-18G Growler aircraft. The sale will increase capability in the region to deter threats and strengthen its homeland defense.
Who’s Buying F-35s And How Many?
The US and eight other nations are partnering with Lockheed Martin to develop the F-35 for use by their air forces. Recently, even more countries have expressed an interest in acquiring the fighter jet. Which countries are buying F-35s and how many do they want?
You’re Invited to Hack the Air Force
The Air Force’s Chief Information Office will hold its Hack the Air Force exercise. The “bug bounty” program will invite participation from talent in the US and, this year, will include those from US partner-nations, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
DoD Wants 5% Cut on Next Batch of F-35s
The latest cut in the cost of the standard F-35 will bring the cost of the standard version of the jet strike fighter below $80 million.
Some DoD Top Jobs Still Not Filled
Some Department of Defense top jobs remain unfilled two months into President Donald Trump’s administration. Supporters of Defense Secretary James Mattis hope that a top Trump aide whom they see as a roadblock for nominees will soon move on to a new role.
