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F-35 crashes and explodes in Alaska; pilot ejects safely
An Air Force pilot ejected safely after experiencing an “inflight malfunction” during a training exercise at Eielson Air Force Base, officials said.
A fix is coming for a problem that left two F-35 pilots in ‘excruciating’ pain
Oxygen deprivation isn't the only issue known to cause physiological episodes among F-35 pilots.
By Valerie Insinna
When the F-35 blows a tire, it can set off a chain reaction of potential failures
The problem has been fixed in the carrier variant, but why aren't the "A" and "B" models getting the same correction?
By Valerie Insinna
The Marine Corps’ ‘No. 1 priority’ for the F-35 involves a rough landing in hot environments
When it's a hot one, the F-35B might struggle to land safely. And that could be bad news for industry.
By Aaron Mehta
The F-35 has to keep landing in cold weather. Here’s the plan to fix it.
The F-35 battery is getting too cold to operate in Alaska — or it at least thinks it is.
By Aaron Mehta
Inventory management failures are grounding F-35 jets
The F-35 relies on a key piece of software for maintenance, but that system isn't working the way it should.
By Aaron Mehta
Marine pilots lack airspace, ordnance to realistically train for a near-peer Pacific fight, watchdog says
Outdated ranges and old technology are no match for up-to-date aircraft with complex missions.
By Todd South
Trump may ‘take care’ of F-35, S-400 issue, Turkish official claims
“Different statements are coming from different institutions of the United States as well… different and contradictory statements are coming.”
By Aaron Mehta
Industrial base considerations played role in F-15X decision
It seems industrial base concerns were a major factor in picking Boeing over another provider of a fourth-generation capability.
By Valerie Insinna
EA-6B Prowler, one of the saltiest warfighters in the Marine Corps, retires
The Prowler has supported the Corps in nearly every major conflict in the past 40 years.
By Shawn Snow