US Navy aviators seen piloting Air Force F-35A Lightning II
Unit insignia of U.S. Navy Air and Test Evaluation Squadron 9, based out of China Lake, California, was recently spotted on an F-35A Lightning II variant.
By Riley Ceder
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US lawmakers release $839B compromise defense spending bill
The conferenced defense spending bill would increase funding for both the Air Force and Navy's sixth-generation fighters.
Lockheed delivered record 191 F-35s as it cleared out TR-3 backlog
The government refused to accept delivery of new F-35s for a year between 2023 and 2024, which led to jets being stockpiled at Lockheed Martin facilities.
Navy F-35 pilots train to wield drones with touchscreen tablets
These autonomous unmanned systems, operating with artificial intelligence, can be used as “loyal wingmen” by aviators.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Chinese drill near Taiwan seen as test run for blockade, message to US
China's drill in waters near Taiwan in December are seen as a test run for a blockade and a message to the United States.
By Military Times Staff
Thailand’s tilt toward China tests treaty alliance with US
Thailand’s drift toward China over the past decade is turning the longstanding alliance with the U.S. into something of a paper tiger, some analysts argue.
By Military Times Staff