USS Tripoli arrives in Japan for new Indo-Pacific duties
The amphibious assault ship arrived at its new homeport in Sasebo on Monday as part of a regularly scheduled rotation of forces.
By Riley Ceder
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Ford carrier strike group deploys amid Middle East tensions
The U.S. was already planning to deploy the carrier Gerald R. Ford when U.S. warplanes bombed three Iranian sites early Sunday to support Israel’s goals.
Navy forward-deploys F-35s, Ospreys to Iwakuni, Japan
The F-35s and Ospreys are slated to replace F/A-18 Super Hornets and C-2A Greyhounds, respectively.
By Riley Ceder
Air Force sees spike in overseas weapon sales
The service expects its annual foreign military sales to grow by 60% this fiscal year due largely to increases in F-35 and F-16 purchases.
Marines hit operational status with second carrier-capable F35-C unit
A West Coast Marine F-35C Lightning II squadron has achieved initial operational capability.
By Todd South
F-35 deliveries resume, but upgrade delays have ripple effects
“Don’t think that the TR-3 problems are over,” said Gen. James Hecker, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe.
Navy pilots return after months of fighting Houthi attacks in Red Sea
The fighting against Houthi rebels in the Middle East has become the most intense running sea battle the Navy has faced since WWII.
By Ben Finley
House shoots down amendment to cut F-35 purchase
Meanwhile, there's talk of authorizing the defense secretary to seize Lockheed Martin's intellectual property.
US prepares to open new training site for foreign F-35 pilots
Ebbing Air National Guard Base will become the latest U.S.-based site dedicated to training pilots across the global F-35 Joint Strike Fighter enterprise.
A look at where the Navy’s 11 aircraft carriers are now
Here's where the service's carriers stand, whether preparing to deploy, currently deployed or undergoing maintenance and repairs.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press