US Growing Outreach in Indo-Pacific Region
As China works to spread its influence, US Pacific Air Forces is growing its outreach to countries across the Indo-Pacific region.
GAO: F-35 Supply Chain Challenges Remain
DoD has been trying for several years to improve the way it and F-35 contractor Lockheed Martin order, stockpile, and repair spare parts. But findings from a recent GAO report imply that the situation may have gotten worse.
Maryland Among Top States Affected by Shutdown
Maryland ranks among the top states most affected by the partial federal government shutdown. The District of Columbia ranked the top most affected state (No. 1), followed by New Mexico (No. 2), and Maryland (No. 3).
F-35 Squadron Passes Safe-for-Flight Test
A Navy F-35C Lighting II squadron netted a safe-for-flight operations certification, hitting another milestone on the way to initial operational capability. Pentagon officials say that could come as soon as late February.
Navy Will Consolidate JSF Operations on West Coast
The Navy plans to deactivate the Grim Reapers of Strike Fighter Squadron 101 at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, consolidating JSF operations NAS Lemoore on the West Coast.
Hornet Crash Was 2nd Involving Aircraft From the Reagan
An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan suffered what authorities believe was a “mechanical issue” during routine operations Monday over the Philippine Sea. The crew was forced to eject. It was the second crash in less than a month involving aircraft from the Reagan.
MQ-25 Stingray Drone Undergoing Series of Drills
New details and photos of Boeing’s MQ-25 Stingray drone are emerging and another prototype could be revealed soon.
