Watch how Capt. William Mahoney skillfully lands his AV-8B back on board USS Bataan after his jet’s nose gear failed to extend.
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Cost of upgrading F-35 reduced by $920 million
The Pentagon projected that it will only have to spend $1.65 billion instead of $2.57 billion to upgrade and fix problems found on early production batches of the F-35.
Lockheed Martin found solution for F-35B bulkhead cracks
Lockheed Martin has come up with a solution to fix bulkhead cracks on the F-35B. U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, Frank Kendall, said the process to fix the problem on existing jets will need to be certified.
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F-35 fleet to undergo engine oil valve inspections
The Pentagon has ordered that an oil valve in the engine of all F-35s to be inspected before next flight.
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ONR building ground-based air defense laser for USMC
The Office of Naval Research is building a ground-based laser weapon for the U.S. Marine Corps.
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