Prepping for the U.S. Navy’s newest carrier class to have a higher sortie rate compared to legacy ships, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) personnel conducted a four-day test demonstrating that the vessel can handle conventional air-launched weapons and stowage systems.

The UK Parliamentary Defense Committee has written to the government over concerns that the UK may not buy its full complement of Lockheed Martin F-35 combat aircraft.

In preparation for Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura hitting the Gulf Coast, the U.S. Air Force Reserve has relocated 20 aircraft from Mississippi to South Carolina and Texas.

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier chosen to host the F-35C for its first-ever deployment left Washington state Aug. 23 for sea trials before the ship sails to San Diego for operational training.

The report calls on Congress to “enact, without delay, appropriations and any required authorities" for the Office of Space Commerce "to build this critical capability with requisite personnel, office infrastructure and authorities.”

The awards are aimed at strengthening sectors hit hard by the spread of COVID-19.

Once the Abraham Accord is formalized, the U.S. should approve UAE’s long-standing request to receive access to the F-35, according to Emirati Foreign Minister Anwar Gargash.

U.S. Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett notified the Oregon Air National Guard Aug. 14 that its Portland base will be the first to replace its aging F-15C/D Eagles with the updated F-15EXs.