All F-35s with U.S. and foreign militaries were ordered to be grounded after investigation into the crash of a F-35B determined that a fuel tube in the F135 engine needs inspection and replacement.
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F-35B connects to HIMARS for rocket shot
The U.S. Marines were able to link the F-35B to a M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and help the HIMARS achieve a rocket shot by sharing of data.
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F-35B carried out first combat air strike
The F-35B has conducted its first combat air strike on Sept. 27 over Afghanistan, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command said.
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Bell unveils full-scale mock-up of V-247
Bell has unveiled a full-scale mock-up of its V-247 unmanned tilt-rotor that it hopes to offer to the U.S. Marine Corps for the latter’s Marine Air Ground Task Force Unmanned Expeditionary (MUX) program.
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F-35B could be making its combat debut within days
CNN is reporting that the F-35B, currently deployed on board USS Essex, could be making its combat debut within days.
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