The Pentagon had planned to buy 55 F-35s in fiscal year 2016, however, two government officials told Bloomberg that the Department of Defense is now seeking permission to buy 57 aircraft.
Category: Marines
Pentagon wants to station up to 3,000 Marines at Moron Air Base, Spain
Spanish newspaper El Pais reported last week that the Pentagon is seeking permission from Spain to station up to 3,000 Marines at Moron air base.
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New weapons for new platforms
Aviation Week examines the future crop of new weapons that are expected to arm new platforms such as the F-35.
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YouTube: F-35 2014 End of Year Wrap-Up
F-35 program office says fuel overheat issue not true
The F-35 program office and Pratt & Whitney have came forward to explain the misunderstanding on overheated jet fuel unsuitable for the F135 engine.