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Maryland loses last A-10s, becomes the only Air Guard without planes
The divestment of the Maryland National Guard's fleet of A-10s left it as the only Air Guard in the country without a flying mission.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Watchdog warns Pentagon to fix F-35 tech problems before full-rate production starts
The Defense Department has agreed to "resolve" deficiencies. That's different than "fix."
By Valerie Insinna
This Army unit will be first to test an exoskeleton that lightens combat load
The long-awaited tech can reduce injuries and help troops move around the battlefield, developers say.
By Todd South
Marine Corps F-35s dogged by parts shortages
It can take months for Marines to get the spare parts needed to repair the F-35B. But what is anyone doing about it?
By Valerie Insinna
Israel just showed that the F-35 can fight. So what’s next?
Don't expect the United States to quickly follow Israel's example when it comes to deploying its F-35s in combat, experts said.
By Valerie Insinna
F-35 program office wraps up final developmental flight test
For the final test point, an F-35C collected data while carrying external stores.
By Valerie Insinna
Defense Department halts F-35 deliveries amid repair bill disagreement with Lockheed
The Pentagon has suspended acceptance of most F-35 deliveries as manufacturer Lockheed Martin and the F-35 program office debate who should be responsible for fixing jets after a production issue last year.
By Valerie Insinna
Pentagon formulating plan to move F-35 management from central office to services
A letter from the Pentagon's top acquisition official tells lawmakers that the department is working on a plan to restructure management of the F-35 program.
By Valerie Insinna and Aaron Mehta
US Air Force aims to lower F-35 sustainment costs to that of an F-16
There could be dire consequences for the F-35 program should operations and sustainment costs not go down as far as desired.
By Valerie Insinna
Need a new knife? Check out these 2 blades designed by wounded warriors
Two special operations veterans, with the help of a master bladesmith, kick off the "American Heroes" knife series.
By Ken Perrotte
How is the F-35 improving its dogfighting skills in Japan?
The F-35 hasn't always had the best reputation for air-to-air fighting. Could that change?
By Valerie Insinna