By Valerie Insinna August 2, 2016 The US Air Force on Tuesday declared its first squadron of F-35As ready for battle, 15 years after Lockheed Martin won the contract to make the plane. The milestone means that the service can now send its first operational F-35 formation — the 34th Fighter Squadron located at Hill […]
By Kyle Mizokami Jan 21, 2017 The F-35A, the Air Force’s version of the Joint Strike Fighter, could be certified to carry America’s newest tactical nuclear weapon sooner earlier than planned if America’s security situation deteriorated. The F-35 is scheduled to be certified to carry the B61-12 nuclear gravity bomb in the early 2020s, but […]
Jan 25, 2017 The USPFO for Vermont, Purchasing and Contracting Office, may issue a solicitation and award a contract to alter Building 150 Maintenance Hangar subject to the availability of funds. Scope of the project includes the modification of an existing 49,700 SF USAF fighter hangar maintenance facility utilizing conventional design and construction methods to […]
By Andrew Greene Feb. 7, 2017 Royal Australian Air Force pilots will soon fly two Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircrafts to Australia as the controversial F-35 program continues to face scrutiny for technical problems and cost blowouts. [FULL ARTICLE]
By Gen. Larry O. Spencer Jan. 16, 2017 As the only U.S. fifth-generation stealth aircraft in production, the F-35 program’s importance is unparalleled by anything else in the defense industry, says retired Gen. Larry Spencer, president of the Air Force Association. [FULL ARTICLE]
By Valerie Insinna Feb. 13, 2017 5 Things Every Airman should know about: 1: Looking to cut costs. Defense secretary Jim Mattis has called for reviews of the F-35 and Air Force One replacement programs, hoping to find ways to drive down costs. [FULL ARTICLE]
By LT GENERAL CHRISTOPHER C. BOGDAN February 17, 2017 The F-35 Program is a much different and improved program than it was 5 years ago. The F-35 weapon system is now operational and forward deployed. The size of the fleet continues to grow and we are rapidly expanding its capability… [FULL ARTICLE]
By Kim Fields for KBTV.com, February 20, 2017 The Idaho Air National Guard at Boise’s Gowen Field is now on the short-list to become home to the next F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Squadron. Those on the inside say Boise’s chances are strong given our world-class ranges and available air space. However, others in the community […]
By Burlington Free Press February 4, 2017 The FAA could have included F-35 sound information, but chose not to due to a pending lawsuit which community members hoped would halt or at least delay the basing of the new jets [FULL ARTICLE]
By Burlington Free Press February 4, 2017 The FAA could have included F-35 sound information, but chose not to due to a pending lawsuit which community members hoped would halt or at least delay the basing of the new jets [FULL ARTICLE]