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The F-35 Stealth Fighters Biggest ‘Liability’ Might Finally Be Fixed
The US Air Force is moving to equip its F-35A stealth fighters with external fuel tanks, a major upgrade under the Block 4 modernization program designed to extend the jet’s combat range significantly ...
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Former Air Force chiefs sound alarm about planned F-35, E-7 cuts
Nearly 20 retired Air Force general officers, including six former chiefs of staff, urged lawmakers to reverse Pentagon plans ...
Senate Panel Seeks to Boost Defense Funding, Add F-35 Purchases
The Senate Armed Services Committee wants to increase the Pentagon’s budget by $30 billion above the amount requested by the ...
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‘Costly and strategic blunder’: Retired Air Force generals blast service plan to cut F-35s, scrap new surveillance plane
Deep cuts to the Air Force’s F-35 program and the elimination of the E-7 Wedgetail program would prove a “costly and ...
Retired Air Force generals raise concerns about F-35, E-7 Wedgetail cuts
A group of 16 retired U.S. Air Force generals is asking congressional leaders to increase the purchase of F-35 Lightning ...
F-35 Lightning II Top Speed: Here's How Fast It Is Compared To China's J-35
China's new J-35 bests the U.S. F-35 Lightning II in top speed, traveling at Mach 1.8 (1,300 miles per hour) versus the ...
New Hill AFB wing commander committed to delivering F-35 dominance 'anytime, anywhere'
Air Force Col. Charles Fallon assumed leadership of Hill Air Force Base's 388th Fighter Wing Monday. The new commander said ...
188th Wing to conduct F-35 night flying operations this July
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The 188th Wing Air National Guard Base announced F-35 night flying operations will return to the area this ...
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Field of Flight concludes with F-35 on Military Appreciation Day
Military Appreciation Day at Field of Flight welcomed all veterans for free for its final day. West Michigan held the first ...