An F-35B has successfully hit a tank test target using a GBU-12 at Edwards Air Force Base on Oct. 29.
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USMC flew first F-35 STOVL mission at Eglin
VMFAT-501 has flown its first short take-off and vertical landing mission at Eglin Air Force Base Oct. 24.
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Pentagon IG says MV-22 mission capability data flawed
The Pentagon’s inspector general found that the U.S. Marine Corps has been supplying flawed mission capability rates for the MV-22.
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Sequestration could affect purchase of F-35A/B/C models in FY 2014
U.S. Air Force acquisition officials have warned that sequestration could force the service to delay purchasing “four to five” F-35A in fiscal 2014.
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U.S. Navy CH-53s getting Critical Systems Armor
A Sikorsky subsidiary will be installing its Critical Systems Armor on the U.S. Navy CH-53E helicopters.
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