F-35B Testing Runs Behind Schedule in 2012
The Joint Strike Fighter test team made lots of flights, but lagged behind on test points.
Fuel Line Failure Causes F-35B Grounding
A vertical takeoff and landing model of the Joint Strike Fighter experienced a fueldrolic failure.
JSF Cited for ‘Lack of Maturity’
The high-tech helmet isn’t ready, and the F-35B is developing cracks, according to the DOT&E report.
F-35B Completes 2nd Airborne Weapons Separation
The F-35 Lightning II Integrated Test Force (ITF) accomplishes another milestone when an F-35B successfully released another weapon in flight.
Morning Coffee: China Conducts Its First Carrier Landing
China lands a domestic version of the Russian Flanker on their test carrier.
FAA Halts Domestic UAV Testing Site Selection
Southern Maryland is vying to be one of the first site selected for testing unmanned aircraft in domestic civil airspace.
CNO Greenert Claims the Navy Is Growing
The service is expanding its activities, especially in the Pacific, according to the Chief of Naval Operations.
New JSF Program Chief Visits Pax River
Vice Adm. David Venlet took his successor, Maj. Gen. Christopher Bogdan, on a tour of F-35 facilities.
Obama States that Military Sequestration Won’t Happen
The Navy says it will begin planning for sequestration cuts as early as next month.
