March 29, 2024

US Moves to Halt F-35 Sale to Turkey

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US takes first step in halting sale of F35 fighter jets to Turkey in retaliation for Ankara’s decision to purchase a Russian surface-to-air missile system.

Do Military Cuts Cause Helicopter Crashes?

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Increasing helicopter crashes at home-base training exercises is linked less in-flight training opportunities for “bench ready” troops.

Retiree Benefit Cuts Snag Budget Bill in Senate

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Senate passage of the Defense Bill is predicted this week, but reductions in military retiree benefits and partisanship remain obstacles to passage of budget bill approved by the House last week.