F-35 Loses Dogfight to Fighter Jet From the 1980s July 1, 2015
A new report alleges that an F-35A was defeated by the very aircraft it is meant to replace. By Franz-Stefan Gady The United States Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps … More
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PARIS: Lockheed to deliver final four IOC F-35Bs by 30 June July 1, 2015
By: JAMES DREW The last four F-35B Joint Strike Fighters the Marine Corps needs to declare initial operational capability will be delivered on 30 June, in time for an operational readiness … More
New Navy-Marine working group will unleash the F-35’s full power June 29, 2015
By Hope Hodge Seck, Staff writer In one of his final efforts as commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Joseph Dunford is working to ensure the Marines’ new joint strike … More
Navy to Retire EA-6B Prowler at Week’s End June 25, 2015
By RICHARD R. BURGESS, Managing Editor ARLINGTON, Va. – The Navy will formally retire the Northrop Grumman EA-6B Prowler electronic attack aircraft on June 27 following a three-day commemoration of … More
Former fighter pilot nominated for 5th Fleet boss June 24, 2015
By Meghann Myers, Staff writer One of the original F/A-18 pilots has been nominated for the top spot at Naval Forces Central Command, according to a Tuesday release from the … More
Second New Carrier Now Seen Busting a Cost Cap by $235 Million June 24, 2015
by Anthony Capaccio The Pentagon’s cost-assessment office now says the Navy’s second aircraft carrier in a new class will exceed a congressionally mandated cost cap by $235 million. That’s down … More
Why John McCain Thinks the Days of Fighter Pilots Are Over June 23, 2015
The days of the Navy fighter pilot are almost over-or at least they should be. That’s the opinion of Sen. John McCain, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee. “We … More
US report calls for dual-capable F-35C and tactical nukes June 23, 2015
By: JAMES DREW WASHINGTON DC A US think tank has proposed installing nuclear weapons on the Lockheed Martin F-35C Joint Strike Fighter for deployment aboard aircraft carriers as a hedge against … More